Chocolate-Covered Coconut Candy

Name: Chocolate-Covered Coconut Candy
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling YIELD: 5 dozen.

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

Directions

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 at 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 candy (calculated without optional ingredients): 157 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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