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dipping coconut candy in chocolate

Homemade “Mounds" or “Bounty" Chocolates

Course Candies, Sweets & Confections
Cuisine British, Scottish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 167
Author Virginia Conte
Homemade coconut bars covered in chocolate. Copycat Mounds and Dark Chocolate Bounty bars.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter salted, softened
  • 2 ¼ cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 ¾ cups coconut shredded coconut, (try to get a propylene glycol free brand)
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 227 g dark chocolate good quality
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and sugar, then add the coconut and vanilla, and mix until well incorporated.
  • Form into small logs or balls, and place on a wax paper lined tray. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the microwave at the defrost setting, or over double boiler. When melted, using a fork or dipping tool, begin to dip each coconut shape into the chocolate.
  • Once completely coated, place back onto the wax paper lined tray, and if desired, sprinkle the top with a little coconut. Repeat with the rest of the candies.

Notes

  • Use milk or dark chocolate as you prefer.
  • The best quality ingredients will yield the best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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