Name: Chocolate-Covered Coconut Candy
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped almonds; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening; Optional: Chopped almonds, sliced almonds, sprinkles and additional coconut

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Chocolate-Covered Coconut Candy

5 servings

These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and make a beautiful presentation on any holiday cookie plate. I mound them high and sprinkle with coconut... then watch them vanish! —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

Optional: Chopped almonds, sliced almonds, sprinkles and additional coconut

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

2 In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

3 Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your choice. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.