Coconut Raffaello Candies Recipes

HOMEMADE RAFFAELLO COCONUT ALMOND CONFECTIONS

Steps:

• In a bowl, place 2 cups shredded coconut and add the entire can of condensed milk. Also, add the vanilla or the almond extract.
• Mix it and let sit for few minutes until the coconut absorbs the milk.
• If the mixture seems to be too wet, add a little bit more coconut flakes.
• Using your wet hands, make the mixture's dollops and roll them between your hands to make a ball.
• Insert an almond in the middle of each confection.
• Prepare a plate with shredded coconut for rolling the confections on it.
• Roll each confection in the shredded coconut until covered, then place it on a candy paper.
• Refrigerate for few hours before serving or keep them in the freezer in an airtight container.
• The homemade coconut almond confections are great as holiday gifts.

COCONUT RAFFAELLO® CANDIES

Steps:

• Process coconut in a food processor until finely minced. Measure 1/2 cup coconut pour into a shallow bowl.
• Stir confectioner's sugar, margarine, powdered milk, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl until smooth. Mix remaining coconut into milk mixture by hand. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly chilled, about 20 minutes.
• Roll milk mixture into walnut-sized balls, press a hazelnut into the center of each ball, and roll balls in reserved coconut. Place candies in a sealable container and refrigerate until serving.