German Chocolate Pecan Truffles

Ingredients

• 8 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 cup flaked toasted coconut, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes (do not stir). Whisk chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut, 1/4 cup pecans, coconut extract and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. 
2. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut and pecans. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.