Almond Coconut Christmas Balls Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together coconut, sugar, salt, vanilla, and condensed milk. If the mixture is too dry add additional milk until it all just comes together.
• Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.
• Break apart chocolate bars and add to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave chocolate for 75 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to check and stir.
• Remove the coconut balls from the freezer and individually roll in melted chocolate to coat. Place back on a wax paper lined tray and sprinkle with additional coconut and top with an almond (optional).
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• 1. Mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup coconut, cream, almond extract and melted butter.
• 2. Stir until all are well combined. Now shape into ¾ - 1 inch fat balls.
• 3. Now roll the balls in rest of coconut and let stand about 24 hours to firm up and use crushed almonds on its top or bottom.
• 4. Makes 2 to 3 dozen balls.

Steps:

• Bring 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 cup mini marshmallows and 1 tablespoon water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat, stirring. Add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat; using a rubber spatula, stir in 12 cups popcorn until coated. Butter your hands, then shape into balls and roll in toasted shredded coconut.

Steps:

• Mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup coconut, cream, almond extract and melted butter.
• Stir until all are well combined.
• Now divide the mixture into three equal parts.
• Color one pink to red, one green and leave the other one white.
• Shape into 3/4 to 1 inch fat balls.
• Now roll the balls in rest of coconut and let stand about 24 hours to firm up.