Grandma's recipe for coconut bon bons feature a sweet buttery center and chocolate shell. You can make them with or without nuts for an indulgent and delicious treat.
Melt butter in a large bowl. Stir in powdered sugar and sweetened condensed milk. It will look like it's not going to come together.
Add the coconut and chopped nuts if using. Use your hands to make the filling uniform. A kneading motion is a good way to bring it all together.
Roll into balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. A small cookie scoop is a good way to portion the filling, but you can make the balls any size you would like.
Chill the coconut centers for at least 30 minutes. Or freeze them for at least 15 minutes.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave safe bowl.
Dip each ball of coconut filling into the melted chocolate. Use your favorite dipping method, but using a fork works well. Coat the ball in chocolate, tap the fork on the edge of the bowl a couple of times to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Then transfer the dipped ball back onto the wax paper to set up.
Once the chocolate is set, transfer to an airtight container for storage.