Ingredients
PHILLY.INQUIRER
3/4 cup mashed potatoes, unsalted
2 cup flaked coconut, fresh or
1 dried
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
8 oz semisweet chocolate
1 tbsp vegetable oil
IRWIN E.SOLOMON
Directions
In mixing bowl,mix potato,coconut,salt and vanilla.Gradually mix in
sugar.Cover; refrigerate overnight.Shape into 1/2 tbs.size eggs.Heat
chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.Dip eggs into chocolate oil
mixture.Set aside on wax paper in refrigerater to harden.Makes about
60..
Servings: 60 servings
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