Cherry Coconut Chocolate Valentine's Treats

Super sweet treat for Valentine's Day!

12 oz. maraschino cherries
3 and 3/4 cups powdered sugar
14 oz. shredded coconut flakes
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
12 oz semi sweet chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla

wax paper
paper towels

Step 1: Coconut Mix

1. Combine the milk, sugar, and coconut in a pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
2. Drain the cherries in a paper towel.
3. Spoon a small pile of the cooled coconut mixture onto a cookie sheet covered in wax paper. Press a cherry into the center.
Refrigerate the finished balls for at least four hours.

Step 2:

1. Melt the chocolate in a pan, double broiler, or microwave. Add the vanilla when melted. You can either cover the balls completely or drizzle chocolate across the top!

Comments

[rundwas]

I sliced the cherries in half and made bite sized ones. So good!

[sherrycayheyhey]

These look super good. When do the vanilla and semi sweet chocolate come into play though? Wouldn't the chocolate make these look a little more brown?

[rachaelwhitaker]

The chocolate and vanilla can be used to dip into or drizzle over the coconut mixture after they form up. Some people preferred them without the chocolate.

[LostRite]

OMG this looks so delicious. Making them for sure!

[twinkleshine]

I am soooo making these...soon!!!!!!!!!!!

[jessyratfink]

Oh I love these! They look so so good :D