Coconut Raffaello® Candies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) bag flaked coconut
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups margarine, softened
1 1/3 cups powdered milk
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
50 hazelnuts (optional)

Preparation

Process coconut in a food processor until finely minced. Measure 1/2 cup coconut pour into a shallow bowl.
Stir confectioner's sugar, margarine, powdered milk, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl until smooth. Mix remaining coconut into milk mixture by hand. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly chilled, about 20 minutes.
Roll milk mixture into walnut-sized balls, press a hazelnut into the center of each ball, and roll balls in reserved coconut. Place candies in a sealable container and refrigerate until serving.