COCONUT BALLS
I got this recipe from Becky, my brother Forest's wife. She is one of my favorite people!! She swears this is beyond belief good and it is made with MASHED POTATOES!! When I did a little research I began to find that there are other candy recipes that use mashed potatoes, too!! This is an old recipe from the 60's, I...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. There are no particular directions for the mashed potatoes... so make your favorite kind. I would think that the recipe would be better if they are made from scratch with salted boiled potatoes, butter, and milk -- but that is up to you.
- 2. Stir the sugar and coconut into the hot mashed potatoes mixing well. Then chill for an hour.
- 3. Pull the bowl out of the fridge and start making balls the size of walnuts which you set on a cookie sheet.
- 4. Place the rolled balls back into the fridge for another hour to chill, on the cookie sheet.
- 5. Melt the chocolate and remove from heat, then dip the chilled balls in chocolate and place on cookie sheet again, to set.
- 6. Store in tightly covered container between layers of waxed paper in the refrigerator.
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Hina Aqib
[email protected]These coconut balls are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Brittany Gallagher
[email protected]I've never made coconut balls before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfect!
Mark Bermea
[email protected]These coconut balls are the perfect way to use up leftover coconut. They're easy to make and they taste delicious.
m3m3z_ machine
[email protected]I made these coconut balls for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.
TAWHID YT
[email protected]These coconut balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
rafay jamil
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the coconut balls turned out great. They were a bit messy to make, but they were worth it.
Shahid Muhammad
[email protected]These coconut balls are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.
skylarbrewer1 yt
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these coconut balls because I'm not a huge fan of coconut. But I was pleasantly surprised! They were so light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was just right.
Sukur Alam
[email protected]These coconut balls are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover coconut from other recipes.
Emmanuel Oka
[email protected]I've made these coconut balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and chewy.
Logan Taylor (TypeOreo)
[email protected]These coconut balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.