Coconut Almond Candy

• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 24 unblanched almonds, toasted
• 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter

1. In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.
2. With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined
3. ; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to
5. ; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla, salt, sugar, unblanched almonds, milk chocolate chips, butter

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