Coconut Raffaello® Candies

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 1 (14 ounce) bag flaked coconut
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 cups margarine, softened
• 1 1/3 cups powdered milk
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 50 hazelnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• process coconut in a food processor until finely minced. measure 1/2 cup coconut pour into a shallow bowl.
• stir confectioner's sugar, margarine, powdered milk, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl until smooth. mix remaining coconut into milk mixture by hand. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly chilled, about 20 minutes.
• roll milk mixture into walnut-sized balls, press a hazelnut into the center of each ball, and roll balls in reserved coconut. place candies in a sealable container and refrigerate until serving.