Ingredients

  • 2 (1 lb.) boxes confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 c. melted butter or margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. Crisco
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 c. flaked coconut
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Method

  • In large bowl combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and melted butter.
  • Set aside in a cool dry area for 2 to 3 hours. Then add confectioners sugar and knead mixture to well mixed. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets lined with wax paper.
  • Freeze until firm.
  • Once frozen these can be dropped into Ziploc storage bags to dip at a later time.
  • When ready to dip, melt together chocolate pieces and Crisco in top of double boiler. Dip tops of frozen balls in warm chocolate mixture (chocolate will set immediately.)
  • Store in cool place.
  • Makes 8 dozen pieces.