Coconut Almond Candies 

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1-1/4 hours

MAKES: 42 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups flaked coconut, chopped
• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 8 ounces white candy coating
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners' sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups.
3. Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; gently press into chocolate. Top each with an almond. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture over each. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.