Chocolate coconut candies

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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 c Cold or warm mashed potatoes
1 lb Powdered sugar
1 ts Almond extract
1 lb Flaked coconut
12 oz Bag chocolate chips
2 tb Shortening
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. 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.