Chocolate Coconut Balls

Desserts

Difficulty: Easy Servings: 30 pieces Source:

Ingredients

1 cup toasted Macadamia nuts

1 cup sweetened condensed milk

1-1/2 tsp. almond extract

8 ounces sweetened shredded coconut

1 12 ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips, melted

1 tbsp shortening

Directions

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.

After the balls have set up, melt chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foiled sheet pan to dry.