Coconut Chocolate Bites

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 3 1/2-4 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (preferably 70% cacao)

Recipe

• 1 line bottom and 2 opposite sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with a sheet of wax paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides.
• 2 mix together flaked and dried coconut and condensed milk with your fingertips until combined well, then firmly press into pan in an even layer with offset spatula. chill, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• 3 melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water or in top of a double boiler, stirring until smooth. spread chocolate evenly over coconut layer with offset spatula and chill until firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
• 4 lift confection onto a cutting board using overhang and halve confection with a sharp knife. sandwich halves together, coconut sides in, to form an 8- by 4-inch rectangle, then discard wax paper. cut rectangle into 32 (1-inch) squares. arrange paper cups (if using) on a platter and fill with candies. chill, covered, until ready to serve.