Pink Coconut Truffles

Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter, cut up
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• pink food coloring (optional) or red food coloring (optional)
• 6 ounces chocolate-flavored candy coating, cut up
• 1/4 cup chocolate baking square
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Recipe

• 1 in a medium microwave-safe bowl combine semisweet chocolate, whipping cream, and butter. microcook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 minute. remove from microwave and stir until smooth. if necessary, return chocolate mixture to microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds more; stir until smooth.
• 2 stir 2/3 cup coconut into the chocolate mixture. cover bowl and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours. line two baking sheets with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil. drop chocolate mixture from rounded teaspoons onto prepared sheets. cover with waxed paper; freeze for 10 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, tint remaining coconut, if desired, by combining coconut and 1 to 2 drops of gel pink food coloring or red food coloring; toss until coconut is tinted. roll the chocolates between the palms of your hands into round balls, wetting hands if necessary. roll the chocolate balls in remaining coconut; cover and refrigerate.
• 4 let truffles stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.