Chocolate-coconut candies
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Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Cold or warm mashed potatoes |
| 1 | pounds | Powdered sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Almond extract |
| 1 | pounds | Flaked coconut |
| 12 | ounces | Bag chocolate chips |
| 2 | tablespoons | Shortening |
Directions
Mix potatoes, powdered sugar, and almond extract in large bowl. Stir in coconut. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper; shape into balls. If mixture is too soft, refrigerate until able to handle. Heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat until melted. dip 1 ball at a time until coated; place on waxed paper. Chill balls until firm (why did this strike me funny?) About 4 dozen candies.
Coconut Bars: Press into an ungreased 13x9x2 pan. Spread with melted chocolate. Chill until firm; cut into bars 2x1". About 4 dozen bars.
Source: Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook ISBN: 0-671-79927-4 Typed by Carolyn Shaw
Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 01-12-95