Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Snowballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
4 oz german sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
topping:
12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 tsp shortening
2-1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the German sweet chocolate, coconut and pecans.
Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.46 Kcal (1317 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.2g	28%
Cholesterol	9.84mg	3%
Sodium	39.17mg	2%
Potassium	178.12mg	4%
Total Carbs	37.41g	12%
Sugars	11.91g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	5%
Protein	3.32g	7%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	18.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	426.11 Kcal (1784 kJ)
Calories from fat	221.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.66g	28%
Cholesterol	13.33mg	3%
Sodium	53.08mg	2%
Potassium	241.37mg	4%
Total Carbs	50.69g	12%
Sugars	16.13g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	5%
Protein	4.5g	7%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	1.6mg	6%
Calcium	24.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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