Description
A chocolate-covered delight with creamy coconut-infused centers wrapped in silky chocolate, perfect for special occasions and making cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped (6 ounces)
- 6 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Coconut flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and confectioners’ sugar in a stand mixer until fully mixed and light in color.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract; mix until thick and creamy.
- Fold in chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Return the formed candy balls to refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Combine chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until smooth and melted.
- Dip each chilled candy ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place coated candies on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with coconut flakes if desired.
- Let the chocolate coating set completely before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the base a day ahead and just dip in chocolate when ready. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg