Coconut Bonbons
(http://dairyfreecooking.about.com)
Makes about 4 dozen bonbons
Ingredients:
•2 1/2 cups organic confectioners' sugar, divided
•1 1/2 T. maple syrup
•1 t. coconut extract
•2 t. dairy-free almond milk, soy milk or water
•1 T. dairy-free soy margarine
•1 1/2 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
•2 cups (1 12-ounce bag) dark dairy-free chocolate chips
Preparation:
1. In a large bowl, beat together 2 1/4 cups of the
confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, coconut extract, dairy-free
almond or soy milk, and dairy-free soy margarine with an electric
hand mixer until just combined. Add in the shredded coconut and beat
until combined. Sprinkle a dry work surface with the remaining 1/4
cup confectioners' sugar, turn the coconut-sugar mixture out onto
the surface, and knead until smooth. Roll out the mixture between
two sheets of parchment paper on a large baking sheet until about 1"
thick. Place the sheet in the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until
firm.
2. Remove the sheet from the freezer. Place a fresh piece of
parchment paper on the baking sheet. Using your hands, roll the
coconut mixture into small balls, placing each on the parchment
paper as you work. Once you've used all of the mixture, return the
sheet to the freezer for 5-10 minutes while you melt the chocolate.
3. In a double boiler or a stainless steel bowl set over (but not
touching) a pan of boiling water, melt the chocolate chips until
completely melted. Remove from heat. Working quickly, use two forks
to dip of the coconut balls into the melted chocolate, tossing the
ball to coat and shaking off excess chocolate. Return the bonbon to
the sheet and repeat until all of the bonbons have been coated.
Allow the bonbons to stand until hardened. Serve cold or at room
temperature.
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