Coconut Bones Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

Steps:

• 1) Heat the corn syrup just under boiling. Empty coconut flakes into a bowl. Pour warmed corn syrup over coconut, mix well and thoroughly, let set for one hour so coconut can absorb the corn syrup.
• 2) Wet hands in cold water and roll coconut mixture into small 1/2 inch balls and place on clean cookie sheet. When all coconut balls are done, let air dry for 10 minutes.
• 3) Melt chocolate in microwave or double broiler. Cover or dip the coconut balls in chocolate. Let dry completely for 25 minutes.