Coconut choco balls

Chocolate Coconut Balls

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1-3/4 cups flaked coconut

• 1 cup chopped almonds

• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons shortening

• Optional ingredients: flaked coconut, chopped almonds, sliced almonds and sprinkles

• Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. 
  2. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  3. In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. 
  4. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  5. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your choice. 
  6. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.