Coconut Joys

Prep: 15 min Serves: 36

Coconut Joys are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a sweet coconut center topped with rich melted chocolate. Perfect for coconut lovers and anyone craving a no-bake dessert, these candies are easy to make and ideal for parties, holidays, or a satisfying homemade sweet snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 cups coconut
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • food tint (if desired)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, coconut, and food tint if desired.
  3. Mix well until combined.
  4. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls.
  5. Make an indent in the center of each ball and place on a cookie sheet.
  6. Fill the centers with melted chocolate.
  7. Chill until firm.
  8. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

458 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 35.2g 45% DV
Carbs 35.2g 13% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 32.2g 64% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 23.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 132mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 82mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 43.5mg 3% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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