Post by Sheila on Dec 14, 2011 16:27:50 GMT -5
Coconut-Almond Candy Bar
3-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups coconut 50 blanched whole almonds (about 1/3 cup)1-1/2 pounds dipping chocolate or confectioner's coating
Directions
1 Butter a 12x9-inch piece of foil; set foil aside. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla. Stir in the coconut.
2 Turn coconut mixture onto the buttered foil. Pat coconut mixture into a 10x5-inch rectangle. Cut the mixture into 2x1-inch rectangles. Press 2 blanched whole almonds into the top of each rectangle.
3 Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioner's coating. Carefully dip the rectangles, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off rectangles.
4 Place the dipped rectangles on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper until dry. Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place. Makes 25 candy bars.
MAKE-AHEAD TIP
Up to 1 week ahead prepare candy bars. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
3-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups coconut 50 blanched whole almonds (about 1/3 cup)1-1/2 pounds dipping chocolate or confectioner's coating
Directions
1 Butter a 12x9-inch piece of foil; set foil aside. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla. Stir in the coconut.
2 Turn coconut mixture onto the buttered foil. Pat coconut mixture into a 10x5-inch rectangle. Cut the mixture into 2x1-inch rectangles. Press 2 blanched whole almonds into the top of each rectangle.
3 Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioner's coating. Carefully dip the rectangles, one at a time, into the melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off rectangles.
4 Place the dipped rectangles on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper until dry. Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place. Makes 25 candy bars.
MAKE-AHEAD TIP
Up to 1 week ahead prepare candy bars. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
