Orange Coconut Creams

By donnahinkle

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened, cubed
• 1 pkg (2 lbs) confectioners sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 tsp orange extract
• 2 cups (12 0z) semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 8 0z German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons shortening

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Place the confectioners sugar in a large bowl. Add milk mixture, beat until smooth. Add the coconut and orange extract; mix well. Roll into 1 inch balls; place on waxed paper lined baking sheets. Refrigerate or until firm, about 1 hour.

In a microwave, melt the chips, chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate, allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper, let stand until set