Description
Delicious chocolate-covered coconut and cherry treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- 1 cup butter (cubed)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (1 pound box)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups pecans (chopped)
- 16 ounces chocolate almond bark (semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips will work too)
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the maraschino cherries. Dap the pieces with a paper towel to dry any juice that comes out of the cherries after being chopped. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add in the butter. Cover with a paper towel and microwave in 30 second intervals until the butter is completely melted. Let cool to room temperature.
- Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped pecans. Stir until well combined and the pecans and coconut are evenly distributed.
- Place in the refrigerator to set up for 2 hours.
- Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the balls and place on a parchment paper/wax paper lined rimmed tray.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm.
- While the candy is freezing, melt the chocolate almond bark in a large microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals and stir after each interval until the almond bark is smooth.
- Using a fork, dip the frozen candy into the chocolate, tap the wrist holding the fork until the excess chocolate drips off and place back on the parchment paper/wax paper lined tray.
- Decorate with sprinkles if you choose and place in the refrigerator to set up.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well drained to prevent excess moisture in the final product.
- Feel free to mix and match with different types of chocolate or toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg