Coconut Creme Chocolates

  Desserts

I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these marshmallowy chocolates.

Coconut Creme Chocolates

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
  • 2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash salt
  • 1 milk chocolate candy bar (5 ounces), chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix marshmallow creme, coconut, vanilla and salt until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
  • 2. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.
  • 3. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coconut balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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