Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls

Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls

Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet
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I know many of my friends love coconut so this recipe is for you! These would be perfect to serve up at a party and works great as a finger food. It’s really easy to make as well and can be made ahead of the same day as your event.

Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls
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Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls

Course: Ordinary Recipes Made Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate morsels

  • 2 tbsp. butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1 c. powdered sugar

  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

  • Dash of salt

  • 1/2 c. flaked coconut

  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  • In medium saucepan melt chocolate and butter on low heat, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. 
  • Beat in egg until smooth and glossy. 
  • Add sifted powdered sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts. Chill 1 hour.
  • Shape into small balls. Roll in additional coconut. Put on cookie sheet and chill for 3 hours. Serve up with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!

Optional: insert those colorful toothpicks to plate them up, that would look so cute!

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Kim McDougal

Kim is the founder and creator of Growing Up in Grace. By day, she's the Director of Interactive Communications for the Hispanic chamber located in Jax, FL. Kim also owns "Kim's Studio Art" where she creates and sells Wall Art Printables and "Kim's Handcrafted Cards" on eBay where she creates and sells handmade greeting cards.