Chocolate Coconut Balls (Alton Brown) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup toasted chopped macadamia nuts |
1 cup sweetened condensed milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract |
8 ounces sweetened shredded coconut |
one 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted |
1 tablespoon shortening |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. From Food Network Kitchens: After further testing and to ensure the best results, this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.
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