Coconut Bonbons

• 2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional

1. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

coconut, sugar, condensed milk, almonds, butter, vanilla, chocolate chips, shortening, colored jimmies

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coconut-bonbons/ (may not work)