Choc Coconut Treats (Printable Version)
Rich coconut rounds dipped in melted dark chocolate. Crafted with only four basic items, these goodies remind you of store-bought mounds candies.
# What You’ll Need:
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1 3/4 cups shredded coconut.
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1 3/4 cups icing sugar.
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1/2 cup condensed milk.
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2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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2 tablespoons shortening.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Stir together the icing sugar, coconut and condensed milk in a big bowl.
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Roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls and put them on a tray lined with wax paper. Cool them until they're firm.
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Pop chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave, stir until everything's smooth.
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Roll the cold balls in the melted chocolate, letting extra chocolate drip back down. Set them on wax paper to harden.
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Put your finished treats in the fridge.
# Additional Notes:
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They'll stay fresher when kept cold.
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You can freeze them if you want them to last longer.