Homemade Coconut Mounds Cups

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut/desiccated coconut
• 1 14-ounces can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup (or corn syrup)
• 7 ounces dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the shredded coconut, condensed milk, and golden syrup into a medium-sized bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.

2. 2

   Melt the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl for 30 seconds at a time (stirring in between) until the chocolate is smooth and fluid.

3. 3

   Using a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon, drop it into mini silicone cups (or mini paper cupcake liners) spread evenly using a paintbrush.

4. 4

   Allow cups to harden in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Fill the chocolate covered cups with the filling then brush the rest of the chocolate over the tops of the cups, sprinkle with the toasted coconut and place in the refrigerator to set again (about an hour minutes).