Friday, February 17, 2012

Coconut Walnut Drops

What can be better than rounding off a festive meal with a chocolaty treat. This one is tasty and easy, a very important factor for those of us that are busy, but still want to serve something tasty. For some more chocolately treats have a look at Chocolate Cookies Recipes


What You Need For Your Coconut Walnut Drops:

  • 30g 70% chocolate
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 C coconut, flaked
  • 1/2 C walnuts, chopped

How to Make It Your Coconut Walnut Drops:

  1. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil.
  2. Set the oven temperature to 180C degrees and allow to heat while making the candy.
  3. Place the chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over low heat.
  4. Stirring constantly, cook the chocolate until completely melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat.
  6. Pour the milk into the chocolate and stir to combine.
  7. Stir in the coconut and the walnuts until completely combined.
  8. Drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet about 1 in. apart.
  9. Place the candy into the oven.
  10. Turn the oven heat off.
  11. Let the candy set in the oven for 15 minutes or until it begins to look glazed.
  12. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the candy onto wax paper while still warm.

Serving Size:  4 dozen

These treats are very simple to make.  This candy is an excellent candy for the kids to help make and eat.

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