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Home » Candy Making » Homemade Mounds Candy (Chocolate Coconut Candy Balls)

Homemade Mounds Candy (Chocolate Coconut Candy Balls)

Published: Jan 18, 2013 · Modified: Nov 29, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Make these bite sized homemade Mounds Candy or Chocolate Coconut Candy Balls.

They are very easy to make. You only need five ingredients to make this easy homemade Christmas candy.

Homemade Mounds Candy Bites in holiday cups on a plate.

The same 5 ingredients can be used to make mini mounds candy cups or chocolate covered coconut candy balls.

I'll show you how to make both. The chewy coconut filling can be coated or dipped in milk chocolate or dark chocolate.

Chocolate covered coconut candy for Christmas made three different ways on holiday plates.

If you love Almond Joy you can top this coconut candy with a whole almond or chopped slivered almonds.

This recipe was originally published in January, 2013 and has been updated on November 29th, 2021 with new photos and info.

Mounds or Chocolate Coconut Candy Balls Candy Ingredients

You only need these 5 ingredients to make chocolate covered coconut candy.

The filling recipe is made with sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, pure vanilla extract, corn syrup, milk chocolate or dark chocolate.

Homemade Mounds candy or coconut balls ingredients in individual bowls.
  • chopped shredded sweetened coconut
  • pure vanilla extract (I used my homemade vanilla extract)
  • Chocolate almond bark, dark or milk chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips.
  • sweetened condensed milk
  • light corn syrup
  • Crisco shortening or Paramount Crystals (optional)

How to make Mounds Candy Bites

Step 1: Coarsely chop the sweetened coconut flakes.

Combining the mounds candy coconut filling ingredients in a glass bowl.

Step 2: In a small mixing bowl combine the shredded sweetened coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and pure vanilla extract.

Mix well so all of the shredded coconut is covered. Set the bowl aside.

Mounds or Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls filling in a glass bowl.

Step 3: If using a block of chocolate chop the block into smaller pieces. Place the melting chocolate into a microwavable bowl with the Crisco or Paramount Crystals if using.

Chocolate Almond Bark squares chopped and placed in a small white bowl.

Slowly melt the chocolate in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time.

Mix the melting chocolate each time until you see just a few pieces of un-melted chocolate in the bowl.

Overhead image of a white bowl filled with melted almond bark.

Stop melting and stir until the smaller pieces have melted.

Overhead image of a mini cups candy mold coated with melted chocolate.

Step 4: Fill the bottoms of each of the mini cup candy mold with an even layer of melted chocolate.

Tap the candy mold on the counter to level out the chocolate and work it around the inside edges of the candy mold.

Step 5: Allow the chocolate to harden by placing the mold in the freezer for about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Fill each center of the chocolate coated candy mold with 1 teaspoon of the coconut candy filling.

Overhead image of a peanut butter cup candy mold with chocolate and coconut candy filling.

Use the back of a small spoon to press the coconut candy filling down into the center of each piece of candy.

Closeup photo of the candy mold filled with chocolate and a coconut filling using a spoon to press the filling down.

Step 7: Melt the remaining chocolate if it has begun to harden and fill in the top of each of the individual candy mold cavities.

Make sure you cover the coconut filling completely with melted chocolate.

Image showing the filled candy mold before the chocolate has hardened.

Tap the mold on the counter to level the chocolate and fill in any air pockets. Do not over fill the mold.

Step 8: Chill in the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate has hardened, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Turn the mold over on a piece of parchment paper or foil to unmold the candy. The hardened candy should immediately release from the mold and fall onto the parchment paper.

Unmold all of the candy pieces. Repeat each step to fill and harden the coconut filled mounds candy until you have run out of ingredients.

Copycat Mounds Candy Bites in color paper mini cups on a red cake stand.

Store the chocolate covered coconut candy in a cool area in an air tight container. Can be refrigerated.

How to make Chocolate Covered Coconut Candies

Step 1: Line a small tray with parchment or wax paper.

Step 2: Follow the steps above to mix the coconut candy filling ingredients. Set aside.

Step 3: Melt the chocolate in a small bowl following the instructions above.

Step 4: Roll the coconut filling into one inch balls and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the tray in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Coconut filling rolled into balls before dipping.

Step 5: Remove the coconut balls from the freezer. Using a fork or a candy dipping tool submerge the firm coconut candy ball in the melted chocolate. Tap the edge of the tool on the edge of the bowl to allow the excess melted chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

Coconut candy balls, a bowl of melted chocolate, small bowl of chopped lamnds and a candy making tool on the tables.

Step 6: Place the chocolate coated balls on the lined cookie sheet. Repeat until you run out of the coconut filling. Allow the chocolate to harden.

Chocolate dipped candy balls on a baking sheet to harden.

You can sprinkle the tops with some chopped slivered almonds to decorate or make almond joy type candy balls.

Closeup image of chocolate coconut candied in mini paper cups served on a holiday dessert table.

Christmas Candy

This homemade candy makes a great homemade Christmas food gift. You can place the hardened candy in mini paper cups and serve them on a dessert table.

Homemade Christmas candy balls on a holiday serving plate.

Or you can place the coconut candies in little boxes to share with friends and family during the holiday season.

Recipe FAQS

What are Mounds candy made of?

Mounds candy is made of a coconut filling made with sweetened condensed milk covered in dark or milk chocolate.

What kind of chocolate is in a Mounds bar?

Mounds bars are dipped in a dark chocolate coating. While Almond Joy bars are coated in a milk chocolate coating.

 Recipe Expert Tips

  • Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, Wilton chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips to make this candy recipe.
  • Do not over melt the chocolate or it will sieze and can not be used.
  • Make mini mounds candy using a Peanut Butter Cups candy mold.
  • Use a spoon, plastic baggy, or a disposable piping bag to easily fill the mini cup molds with melted chocolate.
  • Adding about a teaspoon of Crisco shortening or Paramount Crystals to the chocolate while melting will thin the chocolate out and make it much easier to work with.
  • Place the candy molds in the freezer for 5 minutes to quickly harden the chocolate.

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Homemade Mounds Candy Bites in holiday cups on a plate.

Homemade Mounds Candy (Chocolate Coconut Candy Balls)

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Homemade Copycat Mounds Candy Bites are easy to make at home with sweetened condensed milk and a peanut butter cup mold. Or you can make chocolate covered coconut candy balls. You can make these Christmas coconut candy with only 5 ingredients. It is a perfect Christmas candy to make for a food gift during the holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 pieces
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Peanut Butter Cups Candy Mold

Ingredients  

  • 2 ½ cups sweetened coconut
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 oz. Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts or Chocolate Chips (or almond bark)
  • 1 teaspoons Crisco shortening or Paramount Crystals
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Instructions 

  • Coarsely chop the sweetened coconut flakes.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the sweetened coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and pure vanilla extract. Set the bowl aside.
  • If using a block of chocolate chop the block into smaller pieces. Place the melting chocolate into a microwavable bowl with the Crisco or Paramount Crystals. Slowly melt the chocolate in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time. Mix the melting chocolate each time until you see just a few pieces of un-melted chocolate in the bowl. Stop melting and stir until the smaller pieces have melted.
  • Fill the bottom of the candy molds with a layer of melted chocolate. Tap the candy mold on the counter to level out the chocolate and work it around the inside edges of the candy mold.
  • Allow the chocolate to harden.
  • Fill each center of the chocolate coated candy mold with 1 teaspoon of the coconut candy filling.
  • Melt the remaining chocolate if it has begun to harden and fill in the top of each of the individual candy mold cavity covering the coconut filling completely. Tap the mold on the counter to level the chocolate and fill in any holes. Do not over fill the mold.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate has hardened, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn mold over on a piece of parchment paper or foil to unmold the candy. Repeat with all of the candy molds.
  • Store the coconut candy in an air tight container.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, Wilton chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips to make this candy recipe.
  • Do not over melt the chocolate or it will sieze and can not be used.
    Make mini mounds candy using a Peanut Butter Cups candy mold.
  • Use a spoon, plastic baggy, or a disposable piping bag to easily fill the mini cup molds with melted chocolate.
  • Adding about a teaspoon of Crisco shortening or Paramount Crystals to the chocolate while melting will thin the chocolate out and make it much easier to work with.
  • Place the candy molds in the freezer for 5 minutes to quickly harden the chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Arleine

    June 22, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I love mounds - but cannot have them because of the sulfites in the coconut. I will try this with my organic coconut (it isn't sweetened, so I might have to tweak it a bit). Thank you for posting it.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      June 23, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      Arleine

      I have used unsweetened coconut for this recipe and it turns out fine.

      Reply
      • Arleine

        June 23, 2013 at 2:36 pm

        Thank you - that is good to hear - can't wait to try these. 🙂

      • Flour On My Face

        June 23, 2013 at 11:41 pm

        You are very welcome. Enjoy!

  2. Steph @ Lick My Spoon Food Blog

    January 25, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Too hard to resist. Going to work on this recipe soon.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      January 25, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks Steph I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

      Reply
  3. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)

    January 25, 2013 at 2:54 am

    I LOVE making candies, but haven't made ones like these...my coconut loving husband would be in heaven! Thank you for linking up to the Weekend Kitchen Party, Arlene...come back and link up another recipe this weekend!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      January 25, 2013 at 8:56 am

      Brandie
      Your welcome! Thanks for hosting!

      Reply
  4. Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom

    January 24, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    OMG I LOVE Mounds! They're so hard to find, too. New follower! I host a weekly Wednesday link party, if you'd like to share. (link is below)

    Reply
  5. Marlys @Thisand That

    January 21, 2013 at 5:52 am

    These look awesome. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and we would appreciate it if you would link back your recipes to us. I hope you will join us again this week.

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      January 21, 2013 at 9:05 am

      So sorry the the over site. I got an error when I tried to add my link so I didn't think it went through.

      Reply
  6. danielle

    January 20, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    wow - I really want one of these! Thanks for linking up to Friday Food Frenzy!

    Reply
  7. The Contessa (Linda)

    January 20, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Over the top! I wonder if these could be made in minis?

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      January 20, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Linda yes it would be easy and cupcakes would work also.

      Reply
  8. Wendys Hat

    January 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Yum this sounds great! Thanks

    Reply
  9. Theresa @DearCreatives

    January 18, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I have hardly ever tried to make candy, but this is temping! Looks so yummy!

    Reply
    • Flour On My Face

      January 19, 2013 at 8:49 am

      Theresa it is not as hard as it looks. These are so easy. Give it a try!

      Reply
  10. helen

    January 18, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Wow...looks tempting...

    Reply

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