These Chocolate Coconut Balls may be my husband's new favorite little holiday treats. He has not shared one bite with anyone else.
NOT ONE!!
Where is his Christmas spirit you ask?
"Talk to the Grinch" he says.
These cups are my favorite addition to our our housewares this season. They really describe my husband's and my personalities very well.
Maybe by Christmas, my Grinch's heart will grow two sizes and he will share these delectable little delights. We shall see.
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Recipe Catalog. I have moved the holiday treats to the top of the page.
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Chocolate Coconut Balls
Recipe from Alton Brown
Ingredients:
1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
One 7-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut
One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
1 tablespoon shortening
Directions:
In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut. Using your fingers, press the mixture into balls about 3/4-inch round. Place onto sheet trays and let rest at room temperature for 4 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
After the balls have set up, melt the chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foil lined sheet pan to dry.
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