Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　A perfect ending to a Valentine's Day dinner, these bite-size confections are like miniature candy bars — only better. Plus, they keep for a week.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 32 (1-inch) candies

　　3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

　　3/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut

　　1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

　　3 1/2 to 4 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% cacao), finely chopped

　　

Special Equipment

a small offset metal spatula; 32 paper candy cups (optional)

　　

Step 1

Line bottom and 2 opposite sides of an 8-inch square metal baking pan with a sheet of wax paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides.

　　

Step 2

Mix together flaked and dried coconut and condensed milk with your fingertips until combined well, then firmly press into pan in an even layer with offset spatula. Chill, uncovered, 5 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water or in top of a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Spread chocolate evenly over coconut layer with offset spatula and chill until firm, 5 to 7 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Lift confection onto a cutting board using overhang and halve confection with a sharp knife. Sandwich halves together, coconut sides in, to form an 8- by 4-inch rectangle, then discard wax paper. Cut rectangle into 32 (1-inch) squares. Arrange paper cups (if using) on a platter and fill with candies. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.