Sunday, August 19, 2007

COCONUT CANDY

COCONUT CANDY

1/4 cup butter

2 cups powdered sugar

3 cups shredded, sweetened coconut

1/4 cup half-&-half

4 teaspoons shortening

1 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat butter to a golden brown; do not burn.

Stir in powdered sugar, coconut, and half-&-half.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; cool slightly; roll into balls.

In double boiler, melt shortening, then add chocolate chips. Stir
until melted.

Roll coconut balls in chocolate and then put on waxed paper.

Refrigerate.

**Let the candies set out a few minutes or so before eating for best
flavor.

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