COCONUT TRUFFLES

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These chocolate-covered coconut truffles can be flavored with a variety of extracts with delicious results. Making candy is a favorite pastime of mine. -Janelle Johnson, Muncy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
6 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon cherry extract
2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, melted
1/2 cup ground almonds
4 ounces white candy coating, melted
Red and green candy coating disks, melted

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, cream and coconut. Divide mixture among four bowls; stir a different flavor extract into each bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until easy to handle., Shape chilled mixtures into 1-in. balls; place on four separate waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm., Dip the almond-flavored balls in milk chocolate coating; sprinkle with ground almonds. Place on waxed paper to harden., Dip remaining balls in milk chocolate coating; place on waxed paper to harden. Drizzle white coating over rum truffles, red coating over cherry truffles and green coating over mint truffles.

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Mubiru Bamweyana

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These truffles are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I can make them a few days in advance and they'll still be fresh and delicious.

QHELANI DUMA

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These truffles are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they'll still be delicious.

ck Pillay

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I love how versatile these truffles are. I've made them with different types of chocolate and different toppings, and they always turn out great.

Shehryar Ali

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These truffles are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The coconut flavor is really pronounced and the chocolate coating is the perfect finishing touch.

Prosper Son of God

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I was looking for a new truffle recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These truffles are so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.

Google Sucks

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I've made these truffles several times now and I've never been disappointed. They're the perfect sweet treat to satisfy my cravings.

Jorge Dominguez

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These truffles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and decadent, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.

Nwike Emmanuel

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These truffles are now my go-to dessert for any party or gathering.

Romasdaubaris1114

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These truffles are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I can make them a few days in advance and they'll still be fresh and delicious.

John Tipmai

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I love how versatile these truffles are. I've made them with different types of chocolate and different toppings, and they always turn out great.

funnytoon bro

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These truffles are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.

Evelyn Rouse

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I've never been a big fan of coconut, but these truffles changed my mind! They're so light and fluffy, and the chocolate coating is the perfect complement to the coconut flavor.

Alex Ajayi

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These truffles are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they'll still be delicious.

Karissa Clay

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I made these truffles for a baby shower and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like coconut.

Sheroz Abid

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These truffles are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The coconut flavor is really pronounced and the chocolate coating is the perfect finishing touch.