Chocolate Coconut Candies Recipe

By sklesley

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-3/4 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• Optional ingredients: flaked coconut, chopped almonds, sliced almonds and sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

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.
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.