This International beverage features HERSHEY’S Baking Chocolate. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Chocolate Coconut Balls
Description
This International beverage features HERSHEY'S Baking Chocolate. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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(unsweetened) 1/4 c Butter 1/2 c Sweetened condensed milk -(not evaporated milk) 3/4 c Granulated sugar 1/4 c Water 1 tb Light corn syrup 1 ts Vanilla extract 2 c MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut -Flakes 1 c Chopped nuts Powdered sugar 1.
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In large heavy saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate and butter.
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Add sweetened condensed milk; stir to blend.
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Remove from heat.
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In small saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, water and corn syrup.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
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Cook , without stirring, until mixture reaches 250 F (121&# 194;°C) on candy thermometer or until syrup, when dropped into very cold water, forms a firm ball which does not flatten when removed from water.
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(Bulb of candy thermometer should not rest on bottom of saucepan.) 3.
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Remove from heat; stir into chocolate mixture.
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Add vanilla, coconut and nuts; stir until well blended.
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Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
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Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar.
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Store tightly covered in cool, dry place.
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About 5 dozen candies.
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Note: For best results, do not double this recipe
Nutrition Facts
Servings 60
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 409.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.5g35%
- Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 18.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.2g15%
- Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
- Sugars 34.5g
- Protein 3.8g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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