Coconut
Almond Candy Recipe
Ingredients
:
2
cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2
cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1/4
teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8
teaspoon salt, optional
2
cups confectioners' sugar
24
unblanched almonds, toasted
1
package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1
tablespoon butter
In
a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually
beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape,
about 1 hour.
With
hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in.
ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed
paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes.
In
a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork,
dip candies in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking
sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an
airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
candy: 167 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium,
23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.