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    Easy Chocolate Coconut Clusters

    Dec 8, 2016(updated Jun 16, 2020)

    By Michelle Weiner

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    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
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    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!

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    Melt some chocolate, toss in some classic ingredients like coconut, corn flakes, and peanuts and you get these scrumptious Easy Chocolate Coconut Clusters!

    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!

     

    KEEP THE EASY, NO-BAKE RECIPES COMING

    Today’s delicious, chocolatey, easy, coconut packed recipe comes from the 1955 edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book. The first edition of this classic cookbook was released in 1942 and is jam packed with more than 3,000 recipes.

    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!

    The great thing about this cookbook is that it has quite a few no-bake recipes. With the holidays and the time crunch EVERYONE is in, isn’t it nice to have a couple recipes up your sleeve that are super easy to make? I think it is…I have an event every weekend from here until after New Year’s and I also want to make some chocolatey goodness for my friends and family.

    So far, my favorite no-bake recipe from my edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book is for these Easy Chocolate Coconut Clusters. Found on page 486 and originally called Ting-A-Lings, this recipe cannot be easier. Melt some chocolate, mix in the other ingredients, place by the spoonful on a baking sheet and chill. Yay for no-bake! BTW…if you are on the no-bake bandwagon, check out my No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites recipe.

    Ting-A-Lings - From the 1956 edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book, this vintage recipe is so delicious. Find the recreation at cupofzest.com

    THEY’LL BE GONE IN THE MORNING

    So when would I make these yummy bites?!? Ummm…all the time! They truly are great for small get-togethers when you want to put out a no-fuss dessert. They keep great in the fridge for quite a while. When I made them for the photos, I brought the leftovers to my boyfriend’s place. Everyone loved them. By the morning, they were gone!

    THE FATHER OF DRIED COCONUT

    While chocolate is an extremely delicious and necessary ingredient in this Easy Chocolate Coconut Clusters recipe, coconut is truly the hero.

    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!

     

    1950’S EASY CHOCOLATE COCONUT CLUSTERS RECIPE TIPS

    -When melting your chocolate, feel free to do so in the microwave or over a double boiler. Here are some chocolate melting tips from Good Housekeeping. 

    -This recipe is super customizable! Don’t have corn flakes? Use another cereal. Love dark chocolate? Absolutely use it in this recipe. Hate peanuts? Leave them out!

     

    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!
    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!
    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!
    Chocolate Coconut Clusters - These NO-BAKE bites of goodness are inspired by a 1956 recipe and perfect for the chocolate lover in your life!

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Clusters

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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Makes: 16 candies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
    • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
    • 1 cup corn flakes
    • ½ cup roasted salted peanuts

    Instructions

    • Using your favorite method melt chocolate and coconut oil together.
    • Stir the remaining ingredients into the melted chocolate and drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper.
    • Refrigerate until firm, about 30 mins.
    Did you make this recipe?Share a pic and tag @cupofzest and use #cupofzest so I can see it!

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from the 1956 edition of the Good Housekeeping Cook Book.
    « No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites
    Two-Ingredient Applesauce Squares »

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    1. Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says

      December 22, 2016 at 12:02 am

      I love anything coconut and with chocolate too, you're onto a winner. Congrats on your first live FB video.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 22, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        Thanks, love! The video was super fun, and yes! These little clusters are sooooo good!

        Reply
    2. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says

      December 20, 2016 at 4:18 am

      Delicious! These look far too easy to eat!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 20, 2016 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks! Yes, they are so easy to eat! I ate way too many 🙂

        Reply
    3. Donna says

      December 19, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      I love how quick and easy these are, what a fun treat to make with kids!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 19, 2016 at 10:44 pm

        Thanks! They really are super easy!

        Reply
    4. April says

      December 18, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      Yummy! I'm going to show this recipe to my mother. She loves anything with coconut and chocolate.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 19, 2016 at 10:44 pm

        Yay! I hope get to make them together 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jennifer Shreckengost says

      December 18, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Where do you find all of your vintage recipes! So cool! And who doesn't love chocolate and coconut!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 19, 2016 at 10:45 pm

        I've been given vintage cookbooks over the years from family and friends. So far, the recipes come from my collection! Chocolate and coconut together are so good!

        Reply
    6. Sharee says

      December 18, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Beautiful Photos! I love seeing facebook live videos. I have to tap into this fun event.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 19, 2016 at 10:48 pm

        Thank you! I've been working on improving my photography, so it super nice to hear. YES! I hope you can join us on a FB live cooking get together soon!

        Reply
    7. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

      December 18, 2016 at 3:56 am

      Oh, my!! Coconut and chocolate are so good together. I think I could easily eat an entire batch of these. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Marie-Pierre says

      December 17, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Coconut and chocolate bites!!!Looks fantastic! Yum

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 17, 2016 at 6:16 pm

        Thanks! They are so good!

        Reply
    9. Tara says

      December 17, 2016 at 4:57 am

      Congrats on your first fb live video! These clusters look delicious. Love a no-bake treat for the holidays.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 17, 2016 at 6:17 pm

        Thank you! It was so much fun to make!

        Reply
    10. Christine says

      December 17, 2016 at 3:29 am

      I love reading recipes from old cookbooks! You really get a glimpse into another time. These look like a tasty treat!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 17, 2016 at 6:18 pm

        Old cookbooks are wonderful, and sometimes baffling! These are a very tasty treat 🙂

        Reply
    11. Lynne says

      December 16, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Congratulations on your Facebook Live breakthrough. That's a big deal!
      As for these vintage cookies--that name Ting-a-lings! is hysterical--I'm going to get my kids involved in making these with all of the ingredients they love. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 19, 2016 at 10:49 pm

        Thank you! It was a little awkward at first, but so much fun! I'll be doing them weekly-ish.

        Yes, that name is crazy! I hope you do get a chance to make them with your kids btw!

        Reply
    12. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      December 15, 2016 at 6:02 am

      I remember making these way back when. Funny how some of the "classics" are always a hit.

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 15, 2016 at 2:26 pm

        That is awesome that you used to make them!

        Reply
    13. chrissy says

      December 13, 2016 at 8:29 am

      love love love coconut! especially paired with chocolate! these sound so good and seem quite simple to make

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 13, 2016 at 8:50 am

        They are so easy! I hope you get a chance to make them 🙂

        Reply
    14. Warm Cocotte says

      December 13, 2016 at 2:27 am

      We love coconut in every shape, these looks so tempting!
      Wish you a wonderful rest of the week!
      Gloria & Emanuele!

      Reply
      • Michelle Ferrand says

        December 13, 2016 at 8:49 am

        Yay! I'm on the same page...but my favorite is a young coconut to drink the water from!

        Reply

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