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Coconut Cream Truffles

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ tsp coconut extract
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cream of coconut
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • 10 oz dark chocolate melts semi-sweet chocolate chips will work too

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth.
  2. Add cream of coconut, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and salt; mix well.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar until it’s mixed in well. 
  4. Add in the shredded coconut and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  5. Roll dough (it will be wet) into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Place into the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before dipping them into the melted chocolate.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate, with 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil, according to package directions.
  8. Dip each coconut ball into the melted dark chocolate with a fork, tapping off the excess, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle each truffle immediately with shredded coconut (so it will stick before the chocolate hardens).
  10. Place into the refrigerator to chill until set.
  11. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!