Best 2 Coconut Dark Chocolate Mounds Recipes

Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Coconut Dark Chocolate Mounds, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These homemade treats are a delightful fusion of rich dark chocolate, creamy coconut, and a hint of salt, all coming together to create a heavenly experience. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the chopped walnuts and a burst of sweetness from the shredded sweetened coconut. Whether you're a chocolate enthusiast or a coconut lover, these Coconut Dark Chocolate Mounds are sure to become a favorite. With two variations – one featuring a classic dark chocolate coating and the other showcasing a luscious white chocolate drizzle – these confections cater to diverse preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the simple steps to create these irresistible treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT BITES

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These dark chocolate coconut bites look like cute truffles and require just four ingredients. 130 calories of natural sweetness.

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups desiccated coconut
4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
5 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces dark chocolate for melting (i.e. chocolate chips)

Steps:

Pulse the coconut in a blender or food processor until the texture becomes like thick flour. Transfer to a bowl and add the honey or maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until a thick paste forms.
Using your hands, squeeze the mixture into about 18 small balls. I found that rolling was difficult because they weren't sticky enough, but I was able to shape them into balls by first squeezing them in my palm a few times (you'll get some oil on your hands), and then gently shaping it from an oval into a round ball. Place the coconut balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until firm. I could tell that mine were ready because there was a small white ring of solidified coconut oil around the base of each ball.
Melt the chocolate slowly and gently until smooth and spreadable. We don't have a microwave, so I had the best results melting this in a stainless steel bowl placed in a hot oven for about 10 minutes.
Lay out a sheet of wax paper. Using two forks, roll each coconut ball in the chocolate until completely covered. Scoop the ball out with the fork and let the extra chocolate drip off the fork. Gently nudge the chocolate covered ball onto wax paper and chill until the chocolate has hardened. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg

MOUNDS BALLS

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I make these bite-sized treats as gifts for friends-and I get lots of thank-you notes in return. The mailman doesn't mind delivering them, though. He gets a box of candy, too! We have three generations of family working together on our dairy farm in the "thumb" of Michigan. Everyone agrees these milky morsels promote our product deliciously. -Kathy Dorman, Snover, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 7 dozen candies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound unsalted butter
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pound sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE COATING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 -inch x 1-inch x 1/2-inch piece paraffin wax
Round wooden toothpicks
Styrofoam sheets

Steps:

In bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add coconut, milk, walnuts and vanilla; stir until blended. Chill until slightly firm; roll into walnut-sized balls. Insert a toothpick in each ball. Place balls on baking sheets; freeze. In double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate chips, chocolate squares and paraffin wax. Keep warm over hot water. Using picks as handles, dip frozen balls into chocolate mixture; stick picks upright into was paper-covered Styrofoam sheet. Chill until firm. Remove picks and package candy in individual paper liners. (May also be frozen.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your mounds.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the mounds tough.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the mounds hold their shape.
Bake the mounds until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
Let the mounds cool completely before dipping them in chocolate. This will help the chocolate set properly.
Use a good quality chocolate for dipping. This will also make a big difference in the final flavor of your mounds.
Be patient when dipping the mounds in chocolate. It takes a little practice to get the hang of it.
Let the chocolate-dipped mounds cool completely before serving. This will help the chocolate harden.

Conclusion:

These coconut dark chocolate mounds are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover egg whites. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these tasty treats that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these coconut dark chocolate mounds a try. You won't be disappointed!