COCONUT DROPS

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We enjoy giving friends a gift of the festive candy each holiday season. With such limited time, I can rely on this recipe, which is quick and easy.-Diane Rathburn, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
6 drops red food coloring
6 drops green food coloring
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Divide coconut between two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and green to the other; toss to coat. , In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt candy coating. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. While coating is still warm, sprinkle half of each drop with pink coconut and the other half with green; press down gently. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Rm Djsjsbs
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These coconut drops are a bit too dry for my taste, but they're still good.


Nadeem Abbas
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These coconut drops are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love that they're made with simple ingredients and they're gluten-free.


Twesigye Henry
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I've made these coconut drops several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck or party.


Fuseini Suliku
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These coconut drops are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Wisdom Gbemu
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're the perfect combination of sweet and coconutty.


Alex Jaxx
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These coconut drops are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're made with simple ingredients and they're gluten-free.


Zi ddi
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I tried this recipe and it was a complete disaster. The coconut drops were too dry and crumbly. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ndulue Ik
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


safaaazzouzi4011
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I've made these coconut drops several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


alwaba Mngomezulu
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These coconut drops turned out amazing! They were so easy to make and they taste just like the ones my grandma used to make. I'll definitely be making these again soon!