Coconut Chocolate Delights

Name: Coconut Chocolate Delights
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed; 1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut; 2 cups sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cookie crumbs. Add the coconut, almonds and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on
2

; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave on high until melted, stirring every 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Dip balls into melted chocolate; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.