ALMOND COCONUT CANDIES

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These special candies have the irresistible combination of coconut, almonds and deep dark chocolate. They make great gifts-if you can get yourself to part with any! -Janet Loomis, Terry, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60 whole unblanched almonds
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons hot coffee

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on lightly greased baking sheets. Press an almond on top of each ball. Chill for 1 hour., Combine frosting ingredients until smooth; immediately frost tops of candies. Chill until frosting is firm. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Jasmin Alonzo
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These candies look so delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Rodela Bikel
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I'm going to try making these candies with different nuts and fruits. I think they would be delicious with pistachios or dried cherries.


Nigah Raja Mustafa
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These candies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Yubraj Rai
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I made these candies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Aiden Torness
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These candies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to please everyone.


Rashantha Rathnayaka
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I've never made candy before, but these almond coconut candies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more candy recipes.


Milton Hillard
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These candies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


Luis enrique Perez c√°mara
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these candies. The almond flavor really shines through.


Ritta Abo raia
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These candies are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them!


Marjanul islam manna
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I love the combination of almonds and coconut in these candies. They're the perfect sweet treat.


Sofi Depar
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These candies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!


myron shamba
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I followed the recipe exactly and the candies turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


LILBOY OMOKOGBON
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The candies were a bit too chewy for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Asif Zoray
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I found these candies to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Just_as _luke
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These candies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Sohail Rehman
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I've made these candies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of mine and my family's.


Talha Gamerz
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I made these candies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Dakota Holt
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These almond coconut candies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of almonds and coconut, and the candy was the perfect balance of sweet and chewy.