Chocolate Coconut Balls

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Good Eats: Down & Out in Paradise

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (9)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(9)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
30 pieces

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 (7-ounce) bag sweetened shredded coconut
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted

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 dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a sheet pan to dry.

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recipe Chocolate Coconut Balls
Rebecca Red Hook, NY 09-17-2009
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Delicous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Didn't have problems with the condensed milk at all, measured everything exactly... Set up perfectly and had delicious... flavor. The almond flavor was very strong though, would maybe only use a teaspoon of it next time... I also liked the suggestion of using almonds instead of macadamia nuts... then could maybe add some coconut extract. Great Recipe! Love Alton Brown!Read more
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MOLLY SAINT JOSEPH, MI 01-02-2009
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Beats Almond Joys hands down!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for the holidays and everyone loves them! My husband loves them so much that he almost ate all the balls before... I had a chance to package it for people! Thank you for sharing your recipes. All the recipes that my husband and I tried from you have never failed us! Love your show by the way! Science and cooking definitely goes hand on hand!! :) The people who did not like this recipe does not know how to mix well... :) Like everything else, keep on trying and you will succeed!Read more
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Katherine Menifee, CA 05-01-2008
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Well, WE still love you Alton.....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Recipe was great! Thanks for sharing and you'll hear no sarcasm from us if it doesn't work out on a recipe. Not everyone... can be perfect....Read more
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Benjamin Raleigh, NC 02-20-2008
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Great Gobs of Goo
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I had the same problem as "Andrew from Martin." The sweetened condensed milk puddled up under neath the balls of shredded... coconut. I even let them sit in the fridge over night, and they were still puddly. I ended up melting the chocolate and pouring it over the mostly set balls of goo and coconut. The flavor ended up being pretty nice, although messy delivery.Read more
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Andrew Martin, TN 02-16-2008
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Good, in theory...
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

You know, if they had actually set up in the hour suggested, but instead, there were small puddles of condensed milk just... under the balls. I waited 2 1/2 hours, they never set up. I even tried the freezer, but once the warm chocolate was on top, they started melting. Thanks for a huge mess, Alton.Read more
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Anonymous 01-30-2008
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more please!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone asks for these at parties. SO popular and make great gifts!