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?
Mix the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla together in a bowl.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
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.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave and stir well until the chocolate mixture is completely smooth.
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.
If you decide to adorn the bonbons with decoration, top with sprinkles or coarse sugar while the chocolate is still soft.
Chill the bonbons in the refrigerator until firm.
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!
Simply delicious! I made these coconut bonbons for my kids’ birthday party and they vanished in seconds. A new family favorite for sure!
Simply the best!
OMG, these Coconut Bonbons are lit! I made 'em for my fam last Christmas, and they went wild! So easy to make!
These bonbons remind me of my childhood. Made them for family, great memories!
These coconut bonbons are amazing. I made them for a family gathering and they vanished quickly. Everyone loved them, even my picky cousin.
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!
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.
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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