CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS

By bjnelson55

Ingredients

• 2 (16-ounce) packages powdered sugar
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1/4 block paraffin

Preparation

Step 1

Line baking sheets with wax paper.

In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, condensed milk, and butter. Stir in coconut and pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, and chill for at least 2 hours.

In the top of a double boiler, melt chocolate morsels and paraffin over simmering water.

Using a wooden pick or candy dipper, dip coconut balls into chocolate. Place on lined baking sheets to set. Store in an airtight container.