Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut (divided)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa (sifted)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter (cut in small cubes)
- 34 maraschino cherries
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl, combine roll oats, 1 cup of coconut, cocoa, walnuts and salt – mix well and set aside.
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Step 2: In a large saucepan, med-low heat, combine milk, vanilla, sugar and butter. Stir until all ingredients are totally dissolved.
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Step 3: Increase to med-high heat and bring to a gently boil (at this time do not stir mixture).
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Step 4: Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until temperature reaches 230F on a candy thermometer or at the soft-ball stage.
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Step 5: Remove from heat and let mixture settle (approx 1 minute).
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Step 6: Add mixture to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
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Step 7: Allow mixture to cool enough to handle.
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Step 8: Shape into round balls, insert a hole in center with finger, place a cherry in each and close.
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Step 9: Coat by rolling in coconut.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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