Easy Coconut Caramels Recipe
Do you have secrets for holiday entertaining? I’m far from a pro at throwing great parties. I tend to procrastinate, so instead of going all out with my planning, I always look instead for simple ideas that will still throw off a great party without a ton of time commitment needed. T
I decided to play around with a simple treat I love during the holidays – caramels. I tried to upscale the treats to make them look like a gourmet chocolate box treat in minutes and this easy coconut caramels recipe was born!
Easy Coconut Caramels Recipe
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 24 caramel squares, individually wrapped
- 陆 cup coconut
Supplies
- Toothpicks or candy sticks
- Melting pot
- Parchment paper
Add the white chocolate to a chocolate melting pot on medium high heat for quick melting. Stir until completely melted, then reduce heat to warm so that the chocolate does not re-solidify. If you do not have a melting pot, white chocolate can be melted in a microwave safe container, 20 seconds at a time. You may need to rewarm the chocolate, if it starts to stiffen.
Unwrap all of your caramel squares and prep them with candy sticks, or toothpicks through the center. This is to make dipping in the white chocolate easier and cleaner.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Add coconut to a bowl聽and keep nearby.
Dip caramels into the melting pot, one at a time. Remove from chocolate and place each caramel square on the parchment paper. Pull candy sticks out from the centers of the caramel. I used a fork, don’t worry about marks as you’ll be topping your chocolate there on the top. Now, sprinkle a pinch of coconut onto the top of the caramel before聽your chocolate hardens.
Repeat until all the caramel squares have been covered or you are out of white chocolate. When your chocolate has hardened, it should only take about 10 minutes, peel caramels away from the parchment paper.
Display your Coconut Caramels聽on a pretty tray for your party guests! Or, you can store them in a cute tin as send them home as party favors. The caramels will stay fresh for up to two weeks when stored right.
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I was really pleased with how these yummy Coconut Caramel treats turned out! They totally look like something you could buy from a chocolate shop but they were super easy! I’m thinking I just might have to fold up some cardstock gift boxes聽and聽give these goodies out as gifts at my Christmas Eve party!
i love white chocolate..these look easy ..ill give em a try..
These look so pretty and so yummy! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday
What an easy and delicious looking candy. They look great!
This looks super delicious!
Wow! These look so good. I love coconut flavored anything!
oh that looks amazing!!! I am a huge coconut fan. I will have to try this.
What a clever idea, looks simple, delicious and so creative. Stopping by from Foodie Fridays, thanks for sharing. I’m #184 if you’d like to stop on by!
Thank you so much for attending week 15 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post. Coconut caramels sound like such a wonderful combination! Cannot wait to try theses. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for our party next week Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight. Your post has been added to the #PureBlogLove Pinterest board for all to see 馃檪 Have a great day!
Nicole
Looks like a good way to introduce my wife to dried coconut, she isn’t a fan now, but she does like caramel. I can use that as a gateway drug!
Oh my this sounds amazing – I am so pinning this. I love how easy this looks!
Oh my gosh those are so pretty!! Love how little ingredients are required!
These look divine! They’re so simple but so decadent. I love it!
I love your trick dipping with the toothpick- the thing I have the most trouble with is getting an even chocolate coating on candies. I usually end up adding shortening to thin it out a little.
That’s got to be just about the most delicious thing I’ve ever seen! Thanks so much for sharing this nom nom paradise!
Wow these look really easy to make, and so delicate and delicious! Great idea for a party! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my. They looks so good. I think I will make up a batch for my grandmom.
These looks so good! I would have made these for the holidays.
Those sound amazing. And lucky for me, I am the only one in the house who likes coconut, so I would get to eat them ALL!
oh how pretty and special I can imagine delicious as well
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These looks so good! I think I am going to make some for New Years!
These look so beautiful – I thought they were store bought they look so professional. I will try this recipe for sure. Thanks so much for sharing it. Have a Happy New Year 馃檪