chocolate, coconut almond balls

Name: Chocolate, Coconut Almond Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1 3/4 cup(s) coconut, flaked; 1 cup(s) almonds, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) sweetened condensed milk; 2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoon(s) shortening

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Nancy Potter

Eden, NC

Updated on Nov 21, 2012

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prep time 25 Min

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yield makes 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 3/4 cups coconut, flaked
1 cup almonds, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

How To Make chocolate, coconut almond balls

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shorting on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 3

Dip balls in chocolate; allow excsee to drip off. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your cooice. Place on wax paper; let stand until set.
Step 4

Store in an airtight container.
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