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I made a coconut and pecan inside with 1\/2 dark chocolate and 1\/2 milk chocolate. Move over Almond Joys.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBee"},"reviewBody":"So easy and so delicious. I made these for Easter as they remind me of coconut eggs. I made the balls a bit smaller since they are so rich.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I love the mounds candy so I am sure that this will be fantastic. I will though be making a change to your recipe. The only nuts I can eat are cashews, walnuts and peanuts because of allergies to any other nuts so If I use nuts they will be those 3. These will make great Channukkah and Christmas Presents for not a lot of money","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleDog"},"reviewBody":"I used unrefined pressed\/virgin coconut oil for the shortening adding a little extra coconut taste. This recipe is so simple and delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"These were absolutely amazing! so easy to make even though I didn't measure everything just perfect. cant really mess these up. I rubbed coconut oil in my hand when I rolled them. I used fresh grated coconut partially dried in the oven. I will definitely make again. Unfortunately my daughter liked them haha. Thanks","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldSword"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful, Delicious! And, easy to make! My family loves them. The filling takes a little muscle to mix thoroughly. As some suggested, I put the coconut into the food processor to make the pieces a little smaller.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBasketball"},"reviewBody":"These are always a hit at parties and for gift giving. I suspect those people who said the mixture was \"too runny\" to make a ball, used the entire can of sweetened condensed milk instead of the 1\/2 cup that is called for. (I did this the first time I made them) If you make it exactly the way the recipe states, and chill as recommended, they turn out perfect. If you are having a hard time rolling the mixture into balls, perhaps use a little Pam spray on your hands first.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"I love coconut and these are so good. Easy to mix up and make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCloud"},"reviewBody":"These are fantastic! I chilled the mixture overnight which made less kitchen time the next day and made the balls more solid. Will definitely make these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFlame"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe!! I followed the suggestion of puttting a whole almond inside of the filling....with milk chocolate coating it was just like an Almond Joy!! Very easy and I liked the fact that it didn't make a ton of candy....just enough for gift-giving.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTooth"},"reviewBody":"taste great but messy, kept sticking to everything, never got a ball formed and covered with chocolate even after adding extra powered sugar to the mix and after chilling over night. Do not waste your time or money.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBottle"},"reviewBody":"My 8 year-old daughter's favorite candy is Almond Joy so I pulled out this recipe to make with her. So simple she was able to do most of it herself and the result was impressive!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCorn"},"reviewBody":"I made these for work for our Christmas sweet week & received so many compliments, saying your candies were the Bomb! Or I don't know which I like better, your peanut butter fudge, these coconut balls or the peanut butter balls! Now I'm making another batch for Christmas day! I use my 1\/2 tbsp. for scooping, but I still think this is a tiny bit to big of a bite size since they are soo sweet. I also added 1-1\/2 tsp. of almond extract. I chopped my coconut in my chopper to make smaller pieces, thinking this would help more on scooping out smaller portions. After dipping in the chocolate & while still warm, I also sprinkled some sprinkles used for Christmas cookies on top, some with coconut flakes & some with the left over almonds crushed on top. Not only did they look pretty, but they truely were the BOMB!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldWrench"},"reviewBody":"These candies are a family favourite and one we'll be keeping for a long time. It's loved by all my kids, including me, and one we'll be making many more times.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScissors"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe. So creamy and good. Almost to die for.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"These little balls are absolutely deeelicious!!I also need to say that the chocolate dipping was the hardest, but well worth the effort...yummy!!! Patti, Port Orchard,WA","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCoffee"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and a snap to make! These fabulous coconut treats are always on my Christmas list of goodies to make. My picky little son just loves them!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedDog"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this recipe ever since it was in Simple & Delicious. Easy and always a pleaser on holiday cookie trays.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFish"},"reviewBody":"I've made this recipe for a bake sale and I am always asked for the recipe. It is a winner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleHammer"},"reviewBody":"super easy and super good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCocktail"},"reviewBody":"
I love the combination of coconut, almonds, and chocolate, and these candies are such a treat. I got carried away with chopping the almonds in my blender, and ended up with ground almonds instead. I went ahead and used them in the recipe.....these turned out delicious! I did find that the chocolate coating seemed to stay a little sticky. I may use chocolate candy coating next time.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHammer"},"reviewBody":"I only gave this 4 stars because it didn't seem like 1\/2 cup sweetened condensed milk was enough. Mine was so dry that I added a little extra. Next time I would try the 1\/2 cup and mix it with the powdered sugar first then stir in the coconut. I also skipped the chopped almonds and put a whole almond in the center. These are so rich but very tasty! I coated half the batch in Hershey's milk chocolate chips and the other half in bittersweet chocolate for a contrast like the name brand candy bar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenChilli"},"reviewBody":"Oh my GOODNESS! These are delicious. I hope they make it to my job tomorrow. I toasted sliced almonds whiched broke easily when mixing. I uses small pampered chef scoop- too BIG- will find smaller ballet maybe melon ballet next time","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"I had to add a little more sweetened condensed milk than the recipe called for. Really easy to make. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"38700","romance_copy_dek":"These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and make a beautiful presentation on any holiday cookie plate. 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Test Kitchen Tip<\/b>\r\nHow else can you melt chocolate to make coconut candies? <\/h3>There are a variety of ways to melt chocolate<\/a> nice and gently for these chocolate coconut candies. Melting the chocolate and shortening together in a double boiler over a simmering pot of water is another great method for this recipe (instead of the microwave). Stir the chocolate with a spatula until melted, turn off the heat, and keep the double boiler over the water as you dip the candies so it stays warm and fluid.
How can you make coconut candies your own?<\/h3>You can switch out different types of chocolate<\/a> for the semisweet as called for in the recipe. Feel free to toast the coconut<\/a> or almonds for a little extra flavor. Or, take the recipe in a different direction: Consider creating your own copycat candy bar recipe<\/a> by turning this one into a Mounds or an Almond Joy (if you have silicone candy molds in the shape of a small candy bar, that is). If you do, make the filling, but leave out the almonds to use later. Shape into small rectangles, instead of balls, and chill. Fill the mold with a little bit of the melted chocolate. Top with the filling rectangles, pressing into the chocolate slightly, then top each rectangle with a whole almond. Finish with a coating of chocolate, and chill the candies until firm. Otherwise, you can also drizzle white chocolate over the tops for another way to decorate the candies.
How long will coconut candy last? <\/h3>These candies should last well in an airtight, lidded container or tin at room temperature for a week or two. You can also refrigerate them for up to a month, but keep in mind that chocolate always tastes better at room temperature. In a freezer-friendly, airtight container, these candies can be frozen for up to 3 months if you want them to last even longer. If you liked this chocolate-covered coconut candy recipe, try more of our favorite coconut desserts<\/a> next.
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