Easy Coconut Bonbons Food

COCONUT BON BONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• 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. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

COCONUT BONBONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

COCONUT BON BONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, SPLENDA, and sweetened condensed milk.
• Mix in the coconut and rice cereal to form a workable dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• 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.
• Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

COCONUT BONBONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk.
• Mix in the coconut.
• Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• 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.
• Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate.
• Set on wax paper to dry.

COCONUT BONBONS

Steps:

• 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.

QUICK COCONUT BONBONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

COCONUT CREAM EGGS OR BONBONS

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir together butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
• Gradually add confectioners' sugar and coconut, beating until blended.
• Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon additional confectioners' sugar on flat surface.
• Spoon coconut mixture onto prepared surface; knead about 5 minutes.
• Using 1 1/2 teaspoons mixture for each candy, shape into egg shape and place on wax paper-covered tray.
• Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before dipping into chocolate coating.
• Place coated eggs on wax paper-covered tray.
• Store in cool, dry place.

GRANDMOTHER'S COCONUT BONBONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place butter and milk in a sauce pan on low until it melts and mix well together. Add in the powdered sugar, walnuts and coconut. Roll into teaspoon or tablespoon sized balls and cool for at least an hour.
• Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and parafin wax in a double broiler. Then, use a two pronged dipping fork and dip the cooled coconut balls in the melted milk chocolate mixture. Place finished bon bons on waxed paper and cool in the fridge.