Description
These scary-good (and perfect-for-Halloween) treats feature candy melts, coconut and almonds bursting out of a pair of crunchy phyllo shells.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (15 count each) Athens® Chocolate Flavor Phyllo Shells or Traditional Phyllo Shells
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, chopped
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract or vanilla extract
- Few drops green food coloring, preferably gel coloring
- 30 small candy eyes
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine coconut, confectioners sugar, almonds, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and food coloring until mixture is an even green color. Form mixture into 15 – 1½” balls.
When shells are dry, place 1 ball into each of 15 shells. Gently push candy eyes into each ball. Place second shell on top at an angle as if it is hinged to the bottom shell.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 monster (28g), Amount per serving: Calories 130, Calories from Fat – 60, Total Fat – 7g, Saturated fat – 3.5g, Trans Fat – 0g, Cholesterol – 0mg, Sodium – 35mg, Dietary Fiber – 1g, Sugars – 11g, Protein – 2g
Tips
- Candy melts and eyes can be purchased at most craft and cake supply stores.
- Traditional Athens® Phyllo Shells can be substituted used plain or dipped in chocolate. To dip, melt 1 bag candy melts (black or dark chocolate) as per package directions. Paint shells with melted candy using a small pastry brush and place on a rack to dry, bottom side up. Proceed with directions as above.
