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Coconut Joy Candy......12 weeks of Christmas


I often make coconut dipped candy balls for the holidays, you can find that recipe here.

BUT this year....... I think I will make these instead!

I saw the recipe in a Taste of Home magazine and knew I'd like them. I made just a small batch to try them out and both Brent and I agreed...they are awesome! 





Buttery, rich and delicious, are just a few words that come to mind. They were easy to make and only have a few ingredients. They look pretty on a tray and would be great for a cookie exchange!






Be sure to check out the other 12 Weeks of Christmas recipes, and thanks to Meal Planning Magic for hosting the blog hop!

Coconut Joys

1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. butter, melted {I used less}
1 oz. milk chocolate, melted
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans

Mix the coconut, powdered sugar and melted butter. Roll into 1 in. balls. Use the end of a wooden spoon to make an indentation.. Fill with melted chocolate, sprinkle with nuts. Store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.



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17 comments:

  1. Meal Plan Mom (Brenda)October 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Chocolate and coconut--a wonderful combo! I like how easy these are to make too. Glad you are sharing them in the blog hop!

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  2. BethOctober 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Those look like sweet little treats!

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  3. BreAna {Sugar and Spice and All Things Iced}October 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I'm not a big coconut fan, but this post has me craving one of these treats right now. Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. Cranberry MorningOctober 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Coconut? Chocolate? Nuts? Who on earth would give these up in an exchange??! lol Look and sound delicious!

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  5. kitaOctober 27, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Oh wow these look like I could chew on more than one before feeling a bit guilty!

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  6. PamelaOctober 27, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Oh, yum! These are so different. And wouldn't the be nice with a little dollop of caramel under the chocolate, too?? :)

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  7. Eleanor@EatinglikeahorseOctober 28, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I think Coconut Joys are like our Bounty bars, which are delicious! Add pecans and they look like a winner to me :-)

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  8. KristenOctober 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I would love to get a plate of those little gems for the holidays. They look so delicious and so pretty, too!

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  9. Melanie @ Melanie CooksOctober 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love coconut flakes in desserts, they are so addictive! Those sweet balls look so delicious! Chocolate and coconut - yum!

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  10. The Poet HerselfOctober 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    So easy and they sound so yummy! I love coconut. I must make these!

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  11. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustOctober 28, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Oh man, it's like an almond joy. But better. Sigh. I will be making these too! :)

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  12. TracyOctober 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Oh these look absolutely lovely! I've never seen anything quite like them before. Yum!!

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  13. LisaNovember 4, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Those look like yummy little bites.

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  14. MeredithDecember 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I've made these a couple times now andoil going to again for a Christmas cookie exchange. I always get asked for your recipe. Thanks for sharing!!

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  15. Barbara BakesDecember 12, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Such an original cookie and so easy to make!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 28, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Just made these. Didn't have chocolate so used vanilla bits & pecans. Love the taste & they are pretty too. Could probably use food coloring to decorate.

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  17. JenniferJuly 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    These look amazing! One question -- did you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut? I imagine that makes a big difference in the amount of powdered sugar you add. Thanks!

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