Chocolate-Topped Caramel Coconut Bites That Never Last Long Enough
There is something almost cruel about making a treat so good that setting it aside “for later” is nothing more than wishful thinking. These little caramel coconut bites, crowned with a smooth layer of milk chocolate, are exactly that kind of dangerous. One glance at the platter and every good intention you had about saving them goes right out the window.
Each piece is a tiny celebration of textures — a slightly crisp, chewy coconut-caramel mound sitting on a delicate base, all finished with a generous pour of melted chocolate that sets just firm enough to give a satisfying snap when you bite through it. They look impressive on a serving platter, they travel well, and they disappear at a pace that will genuinely surprise you.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 sleeve (about 35) round buttery crackers such as Ritz
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips or a good quality milk chocolate bar, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional but highly recommended)
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