An old fashioned homemade candy – this Shaggy Dog Candy Recipe is perfect for the Christmas plate! Chocolate and marshmallows are rolled in coconut in this decadent treat.
If you are a coconut fan, make sure you also try these Coconut Macaroons!
Originally posted December 14, 2007 – I have wanted to remake this candy recipe forever, and what better time than the Christmas season? These Shaggy Dogs are a little bit messy to make, but they really are super easy. If you are wanting to try your hand at making some candy this year but you are a little intimidated, these candies are a good start. Just be ready to get your hands a little bit messy! These would make another great addition to any holiday plate!
I had every intention to post this yesterday, but things got too busy. Oh well…
I can’t believe this is my first post of the month for my Cookbook of the Month – Candymaking. December is such a busy month. I see all of the wonderful cookies and holiday treats on everyone’s blogs, and I feel like I am so far behind!!
One of my favorite recipes from the cookbook was a candy recipe called Shaggy Dogs. I actually made this Shaggy Dog candy recipe by mistake. I saw a picture in the book, and there were 3 candies featured. I thought one of them looked really good, and not really paying attention, I read the caption and guessed that they were the Shaggy Dogs.
Well, when I got home with my ingredients, I realized that the ones I actually wanted to make were a different one in the picture!! Well, my mistake was worth it because these were my favorite of the bunch. They were the hardest to work with, but they were eaten up the quickest!
You make a chocolate mixture and then add in marshmallows. After letting the mixture cool, you are supposed to make it into logs that are coated in coconut, chilled, and then cut into pieces. Maybe I didn’t let the mixture cool long enough (I am impatient, after all) and forming the logs was a bit messy. It worked out though.
I took a plate of the candy to work, and the Shaggy Dogs were the first off the plate. I’ll definitely remember this Shaggy Dog candy recipe!!
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Shaggy Dogs
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 10 oz. miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Combine the butter and chocolate chips in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate and butter are both melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Turn off the heat and then very slowly, whisking continuously, pour in the eggs. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until completely incorporated until smooth. Stir in the marshmallows. Refrigerate the mixture until it starts to set up.
- Lay down a piece of parchment paper or wax paper. Sprinkle 1/3 of the coconut over the top. Divide the chocolate/marshmallow mixture into 3 equal portion. Place one portion of the mixture on the coconut and form it into a log, about 1 1/2” thick and 8 inches long. (I found that it is easiest to do with greased hands.) Roll the log over the coconut, pressing the coconut into the sides to adhere. Transfer the coconut covered log to a piece of plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Repeat with the remaining 2 portions.
- Refrigerate the candy until set up, at least a couple hours, up to 3 weeks. When ready to serve, unwrap the log and cut it into 1/2-inch slices.
Lynnylu says
Great job making candy! The caramels look perfectly beautiful.
April says
They all look beautiful. Sorry that the caramels didn’t turn out. I can’t wait to see what else your make from the book.
Dhanggit says
i feel like im going to have diabetes with all these goodies..yummy!!a real feast of the eyes..i havent tried candy making yet..not even one time..i agree with abby these candies look store-brought..really you have a touch of a “pro”
Tracy says
Well, your caramels LOOK delicious. That’s too bad they didn’t turn out right. I hate it when that happens.
The Baker & The Curry Maker says
Yum Deborah! They look great! I’m inpatient too.
The Baker & The Curry Maker says
Yum Deborah! They look great! I’m inpatient too.
Kevin says
The Shaggy Dogs look delicious. Chocolate, marshmallows and coconut…mmm…
Paz says
Oh, wow! Very impressive and delicious-looking! Great job. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Paz
eatme_delicious says
Those shaggy dogs look amazing! There’s this “rocky road square” that I love from a coffee place here that has marshmallows and nuts in chocolate. I don’t love the nut part of it so this recipe looks perfect! I can’t wait to try it. Those caramels look really delicious too.
Emiline says
It’s too bad about your fudge and caramels. I need to buy a new thermometer, too. Last time I tried to make candy, I had bad lucky. My peanut brittle was soft.
I’m glad the shaggy dogs turned out! I’ve never heard of them, but they look really good. I love coconut.
Gigi says
wow! Delicious looking candy! I can’t wait to see more delicious candies!
Katy says
they look great! i’ve made fudge, but not caramels. i love them though — definitely on my to-do list!
Abby says
I love to make candy, but it’s totally trial and error for me – more error! I love a challenge.
Your caramels look store-bought! V. professional.
glamah16 says
It’s so great to see you making candies. Hard work ,but so worth the effort.Cant wait to see some more.
Brilynn says
I need to get a new thermometer as well, and then I need to make caramels!
Bellini Valli says
Things are looking good around the Taste & Tell household!!!