DEEP-CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
3 oz. baking chocolate
1-1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. flaked coconut
In a double boiler or microwave, melt shortening and baking chocolate. Pour into a mixing bowl. Beat in sugar . (Mixture will look curdled.) Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. fold in coconut. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Shape dough into balls, and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350-F for 8-9minutes. Move to cooling racks.
|
|