Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
• 2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained and patted dry
• 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

1. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well blended and mixture looks like softened butter. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.
2. With moist hands, shape 2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Place on a waxed paper-lined
3. . Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated cherries into chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

butter, sugar, condensed milk, vanilla, coconut, walnuts, maraschino cherries, milk chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/coconut-chocolate-covered-cherries/ (may not work)