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Coconut Bonbons

chocolate covered coconut bonbons, full of great coconut flavor, stored in the freezer these cold treats are indulgent bite-sized treats any time of day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22 bonbons

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut chopped fine
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract but coconut is really the best for these
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a mixer beat cream cheese smooth.
  • Add in powdered sugar, chopped coconut, and coconut extract.
  • Mix on low until combined then mix on medium-high to fully blend everything for one minute.
  • On a parchment-lined or a wax paper-lined baking sheet place, tablespoon-sized scooped out balls of the mixture.
  • Put the tray in the freezer for 20 minutes or longer to completely chill the mixture.
  • If the balls need smoothing roll them in between your hands smoother, a stainless scoop makes them fairly smooth.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish at 30-second intervals and stir well before microwaving again usually, this only takes a minute.
  • With two forks, use one to scoop the ball onto the one fork, dip it into the chocolate, and with the second fork slide it onto the lined baking sheet.
  • Place the bonbons back into the freezer for 5 minutes to set up or in the refrigerator.
  • Serve or store in the fridge or freezer.
  • I like them frozen!