Title: Pennsylvania Dutch Coconut Easter Eggs
Categories: Regional Candy
Yield: 60 Servings
| 3/4 | c | Mashed potatoes; unsalted |
| 2 | c | Flaked coconut; fresh or |
| | | Dried |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| 3 1/2 | c | Confectioner's sugar |
| 8 | oz | Semisweet chocolate |
| 1 | tb | Vegetable oil |
In mixing bowl,mix potato,coconut,salt and vanilla.Gradually mix in
sugar.Cover; refrigerate overnight.Shape into 1/2 tbs.size eggs.Heat
chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.Dip eggs into chocolate oil
mixture.Set aside on wax paper in refrigerator to harden.Makes about 60..