Description
Delightful treats combining sweet coconut and crunchy pecans coated in smooth chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 cups powdered sugar (2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 2 (24-ounce) packages chocolate-flavored almond bark candy coating
- White almond bark (for drizzle decoration)
- Additional chopped pecans and coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend with an electric mixer until well combined and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the sweetened coconut flakes and chopped pecans until evenly incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and place onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Refrigerate the candy balls until firm, about 120 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate-flavored almond bark according to package instructions and stir until smooth.
- Dip each chilled candy ball in the melted chocolate until fully coated and place back on the wax paper.
- Drizzle melted white almond bark over the candies and sprinkle additional pecans or coconut on top.
- Allow the candies to cool completely before serving or gifting.
Notes
Experiment with different nuts or add flavors like orange zest for a unique touch. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating, Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg