Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp salt
- 15 oz flaked coconut (2 bags)
- 2 lbs confectioners' sugar
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melts.
Directions
Mix butter and cream cheese together.
Add confectioners sugar, salt and vanilla and mix well.
Add coconut and stir until well blended.
Place mixture in refrigerator for at least an hour.
Shape mixture into eggs and place in the refrigerator again for at least an hr.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a double boiler.
Using a large toothpick, dip each coconut egg in melted chocolate to coat, then lay on a waxed paper lined tray and allow the chocolate to harden.
Place the eggs in paper candy cups.
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