Chocolate Coconut Candies

Chocolate Coconut Candies

Ingredients:

• 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

Instructions:

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.