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Coconut Haystacks

Crisp, toasty coconut and luxuriously smooth milk chocolate are the only two ingredients you need to make this specialty candy store staple! Naturally gluten-free!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut*
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Toast coconut in the oven for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, watching closely so it doesn't burn. Remove pan from oven and allow to cool.
  • Heat chocolate in microwave until smooth and melted. Add shredded coconut and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
  • Using a small cookie scoop (or two spoons), scoop mixture out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate has set, about 20 minutes.

Notes

*I found a finer shred of coconut in the bulk aisle of a local grocery store.