Coconut Bonbons Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp coconut flavoring
10 oz dark baking chocolate, chopped
2 tsp shortening
1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut, for garnish

Directions:

Place powdered sugar, 1 1/2 cups coconut, sweetened condensed milk, almond extract and coconut flavoring in bowl of a food processor.
Cover and process until well combined.
Place mixture in a bowl and refridgerate about 4 hours or until easy to handle.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, shape coconut mixture into 1-inch balls and place balls on waxed paper.
Cover and freeze for about 20 minutes.
Place chocolate and shortening in a microwave safe bowl.
Melt chocolate on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stop to stir each minute. Allsow melted chocolate to stand for 10 minutes.
Remove 1/2 of coconut balls fom freezer. Dip balls in chocolate.
Place dipped balls on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.
Preperation time does not inclue chilling times equal to about 4 hours.
Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of bonbons before chocolate sets up.
Repeat until all balls are completed.
Chill for 1o minutes or until set.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	349.93 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.95g	29%
Cholesterol	1.86mg	1%
Sodium	319.64mg	13%
Potassium	783.04mg	17%
Total Carbs	44.51g	15%
Sugars	26.35g	105%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	5%
Protein	4.26g	9%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	40.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	473.77 Kcal (1984 kJ)
Calories from fat	230.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.66g	29%
Cholesterol	2.52mg	1%
Sodium	432.76mg	13%
Potassium	1060.15mg	17%
Total Carbs	60.27g	15%
Sugars	35.67g	105%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	5%
Protein	5.76g	9%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	2%
Calcium	54.6mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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