Coconut Bon Bons
List of Ingredients
1/2 cup butter -- softened
2 pounds confectioner's sugar
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
4 cups chopped pecans
1 10-ounce package flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -- (12 ounces)
1 tablespoon shortening
Recipe
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and
vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or
until firm. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt the chips and shortening;
stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to harden. Store in an
airtight container at room temperature. Candy can be frozen up to 3 months
before dipping in chocolate. Thaw in refrigerator before serving.
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