Coconut Bonbons

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These cute coconut bonbons are little balls of joy. Perfect for gifting or just treating yourself!

Submitted by Tamme
Updated on November 23, 2023
close up view of Coconut Bon Bons garnished with chocolate and sprinkles on a white platter
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 2 cups flaked coconut

  • 9 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  1. Mix butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk together in a medium bowl; mix in coconut.

  2. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

  3. Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated.

  4. Use toothpicks to hold the balls and dip them in the melted chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

150 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148 Calories
6g Fat
23g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 47mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.