Coconut Filled Chocolate Delights Recipes

COCONUT - FILLED CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS

Steps:

• 1. Reserve 20 almonds ; set aside ; chop remaining almonds.
• 2. In a med. bowl , stir chopped nuts , coconut and milk until well blended. Refrigerate mixture 25 minutes for easier handling. Let cookie dough stand at room temp. for 10 min. to soften.
• 3. Meanwhile , heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl , knead cookie dough and cocoa with hands until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap ; set aside.
• 4. For each cookie , press 1 rounded TBS. dough into 3" round. Place 1 TBS. coconut mixture on center of each round ; wrap dough around filling , press edges to seal ; shape into a ball ; Place balls 3" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press each ball with fingers into 2-1/2" round. Press 1 whole almond on each cookie.
• 5. Bake 9-12 minutes or until puffed and edges are set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely. about 30 minutes.
• 6. In small micowavable bowl , microwave choc. chips uncovered on high 10 to 20 sec. Stirring every 10 sec. ; until smooth. Place in resealable food-storage plastic bag ; cut small tip from corner of the bag. Drizzle choc. over cookies.
• 7. Before storing , let cookies stand at room temp. until choc. is set. Store in airtight container.

COCONUT CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS

Steps:

• Combine flour and cocoa in top of a double boiler. Stir well to blend.
• Add egg and sweetened condensed milk; beat until smoothly blended.
• Cook over simmering water, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to hold its shape, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter and almond extract. Cool.
• Drop by teaspoonful into coconut. Toss in coconut and shape into balls.
• Chil for 1 hour or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

COCONUT DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar.
• Add milk and pudding mix; mix well.
• Fold in 1-1/2 cups of whipped topping.
• Place half of the cake cubes in a 4-quart glass bowl.
• Layer with half of the berries, coconut, and pudding mix.
• Cover with remaining cake cubes.
• Layer with the remaining berries, coconut, and pudding mixture.
• Spread remaining whipped topping over top.
• Garnish with additional berries and lightly brownish coconut if desired.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CANDIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. , In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your choice. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.