Title: Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Balls
Categories: Chocolate
Yield: 70 Servings

1	lb	Sugar
4	c	Coconut; flaked or shredded
2	c	Walnuts or pecans;
		Finely chopped
4	oz	Butter; melted
1	ts	Vanilla extract
2/3	c	Sweetened condensed milk - 1/2 of 14 oz can
18	oz	Semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2	tb	Vegetable oil

Recipe by: 365 Great Chocolate Desserts - ISBN 0-06-016537-5 Preparation Time: 0:50

1. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, coconut, and walnuts. Mix well. In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, vanilla, and sweetened condensed milk until well blended. Stir into coconut mixture, blending until mixed.

2. Form mixture into 70 (1-inch) balls. Place on 2 wax paper-lined baking sheets and refrigerate till firm, 1 to 2 hours.

3. In a medium glass bowl, combine chocolate and oil. Heat in a microwave on Microwave 4 to 4 1/2 mins, until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred.

4. With a fork, dip chilled balls, 1 at a time, into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off, then place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Let stand at room temperature until set, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

NOTES : Great holiday recipe; good keepers (store in refrigerator in airtight container)

Posted by Dan Klepach

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