Coconut Bon Bons Dipped in Dark Chocolate

April 04, 2017

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A recipe from my childhood! Creamy Coconut centers made with powdered sugar, shredded coconut and mashed potatoes! But don't let that fool you. Using the potatoes as the binder keeps these confections moist and counter top storable. The cooked potato replaces traditional binders such as butter, cream cheese or shortening. If you use a dairy free chocolate, then these bite size coconut bon bons are dairy free. Also, since there is only powdered sugar, potato, flavoring and coconut the

1 cup of cooked potato, mashed
6 to 7 cups of Powdered Sugar, Sifted
5 1/3 cups of Shredded Coconut, unsweetened (1 14-ounce bag)
2 teaspoons of Coconut Flavoring
1 pound or more of Dipping Chocolate
½ cup of Shredded Coconut for topping (optional)

Prepare the potatoes by either boiling, microwaving or using the steamed bags until you can easily mash with a fork. Using either a mixer, blender or food processor; whip the potatoes until they are...
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Nutritions

Calories
202

Sodium
248mg
10% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
0.8g
3% DV