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Chocolate Coconut Balls

Chocolate and coconut is a flavor combination that never disappoints. This Chocolate Coconut Balls recipe makes little snacks of candy happiness. This homemade candy recipe is a great addition to any holiday dessert spread or as an after-dinner sweet treat. Roll these Chocolate Coconut Balls in powdered sugar for a snowball look or festive sprinkles to turn them into edible red and green ornaments for the holidays. This recipe makes 48 dessert balls — perfect for a party!  Bite-size is the best size! Complete your chocolate and coconut dessert spread with these impressive and decadent Chocolate Coconut Macaroons.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
48 snack balls
Prep:
12 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 7 Tbsps
    butter
  • 1/2 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup
    sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
  • 3/4 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 cups
    sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup
    nuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup
    powdered sugar for rolling
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
saucepans
stovetop
candy thermometer
mixing bowl
refrigerator

Step-By-Step Directions

Tip

For best results, do not double this recipe.

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