Coconut Balls
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1/2 lb. butter
1 lb. confectioner's sugar
1 lb. flaked coconut
1/2 c. (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 c. chopped walnuts
(or replace with more coconut)
1 tsp. vanilla
Coating:
1 pkg. (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbs. shortening
Cream together butter and sugar.
Add coconut, milk, walnuts and vanilla.
Chill until slightly firm.
Roll into walnut size balls.
Insert toothpick in each ball,
and place in freezer on cookie sheets.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening
in microwave for about 1 minute.
Using toothpicks as handles,
dip frozen balls into chocolate and
place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets.
Chill until firm. Makes about 7 dozen.
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