Coconut Bonbons

Coconut Bonbons

great to give as homemade gifts

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 40m
Cook Time: 3h
Total Time: 3h 40m
Servings: 30
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

274
Calories
17g
Fat
33g
Carbohydrates
3g
Protein
7mg
Cholesterol
70mg
Sodium
Coconut Bonbons

Recipe Description

These Coconut Bonbons make great homemade gifts for the people in your life who have everything! A bonbon is a sweet which is coated in chocolate. In the past, it was a French tradition to visit friends and relatives on New Year’s Day with gifts of bonbons. In the lead up to Christmas and New Year, the sweet shops of Paris would be filled with people buying jars and boxes of bonbons. “Bon” is the French word for good, so if “bonbon” was translated to English it would be “goodgood”! And that’s exactly what this recipe is: good, good! I make jars of these each year and give them as gifts for my friends and family. Maybe I have some French ancestry waiting to be discovered!

It’s not difficult to make these coconut bonbons, but you will need to factor in the refrigeration times. I make these in three stages. First I combine the coconut, sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla and chill. Then I roll these into bonbon sized balls and chill again. Finally I cover them in a chocolate coating and refrigerate for a final time until they are set. Et voilà – perfect French style coconut bonbons.

To make Coconut Bonbons, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Coconut Bonbons?

Ingredients for Coconut Bonbons

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the coconut filling

    2 min
    Step 1 - Coconut Bonbons

    Mix the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla together in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Chill

    2h
    Step 2 - Coconut Bonbons

    Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Roll into balls

    5 min
    Step 3 - Coconut Bonbons

    Take spoonfuls of the mix and roll them into 1 inch balls. Line baking sheets with waxed paper and place the balls on the baking sheets.

  4. 4

    Chill

    1h
    Step 4 - Coconut Bonbons

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Prepare the chocolate coating

    5 min
    Step 5 - Coconut Bonbons

    Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave and stir well until the chocolate mixture is completely smooth.

  6. 6

    Coat the coconut balls

    10 min
    Step 6 - Coconut Bonbons

    Dip the balls into the chocolate mixture to coat them. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before returning them to the paper-lined baking sheets.

  7. 7

    Top with sprinkles or sugar

    1 min
    Step 7 - Coconut Bonbons

    If you decide to adorn the bonbons with decoration, top with sprinkles or coarse sugar while the chocolate is still soft.

  8. 8

    Chill for a final time

    20 min
    Step 8 - Coconut Bonbons

    Chill the bonbons in the refrigerator until firm.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Coconut Bonbons

    You can serve these on a cake plate.

    If I am gifting the bonbons, I save empty jars throughout the year and remove the labels. I add a minimum of 10 bonbons to each jar and tie them up with a nice festive ribbon.

Looking for “homemade with love” gifts for loved ones this year? Look no further, these Coconut Bonbons make perfect gifts! Try them and tag #cookmerecipes in your seasonal baking posts!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Rachel Smith
November 16, 2023
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Simply delicious! I made these coconut bonbons for my kids’ birthday party and they vanished in seconds. A new family favorite for sure!

Fran
October 29, 2023
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Simply the best!

Chloe
October 19, 2023
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OMG, these Coconut Bonbons are lit! I made 'em for my fam last Christmas, and they went wild! So easy to make!

Ivy91
October 5, 2023
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These bonbons remind me of my childhood. Made them for family, great memories!

Katherine Dunlop
October 3, 2023
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These coconut bonbons are amazing. I made them for a family gathering and they vanished quickly. Everyone loved them, even my picky cousin.

Fiona
September 2, 2023
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I made these Coconut Bonbons for a holiday party and they were such a hit. Everyone loved them! They remind me of my childhood, when my grandma would make sweets for us. The process was simple, and the results were just perfect. Thank you!

Wendy Johnson
August 17, 2023
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Superb. I made these for my kids' school party, and they loved the sweetness and coconut flavor. It's a great way to share handmade treats during the holidays.

Jessica Thompson
February 5, 2023
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These coconut bonbons are delightful. I made them last Christmas for my in-laws, and they were a hit. The combination of flavors took me back to my childhood, enjoying holiday treats. They were easy to make and even better to share. Great gift idea.

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