Ingredients
1/2 lb butter or margerine
15 oz eagle-brand milk (1 can)
8 cup powdered sugar
14 oz flaked coconut
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
6 oz semi-sweet dipping chocolate
Directions
Mix all but chocolate together and shape into balls about the size
of a hickory nut. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Melt
dipping chocolate in top of double boiler with hot water in the
bottom pan. This may require more than 6 oz of chocolate. Dip
balls into chocolate and turn out onto wax paper-covered cookie
sheet. Store in a cool dry place. Makes enough to fill a 1-pound tin.
Source: Newspaper, Newsletter July'89
Servings: 20 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Coconut Creamy Bon Bons recipe.
