Saturday, August 25, 2007

COCONUT BALLS

COCONUT BALLS

Ingredients:

3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes prepared
1 lb. flaked coconut (about 4 cups)
1 lb. confectioners' sugar (about 4 3/4 cups sifted)
1 teaspoon almond extract
Chocolate Coating (I use "Candy Melts" from a craft or grocery store and then melt them over a double broiler)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients except coating. Drip by teaspoons on waxed paper and refrigerate for 1/2 hour. Roll into balls and refrigerate 1/2 hour. Dip balls into coating and drop onto waxed paper. Refrigerate to harden. Makes about 5 dozen.

Source: Grandma

Submitted by: Lori S.
"I made Grandma proud by winning first prize last year at my Mom's group Christmas dessert contest. I added a red or green M & M to the top just for added fesivity".

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