Bonbons

Bonbons

Ingredients:
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
milk, canned, condensed, sweetened
sugars, granulated
nuts, almonds
butter, without salt
vanilla extract
candies, semisweet chocolate

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut, milk, sugar, almonds, butter, and vanilla.
Mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Remove from the refrigerator and form into balls about the size of a pecan.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl set over simmering water or in a double boiler, melt the chocolate.
Using two toothpicks, dip each ball into the chocolate, covering them evenly.
Place them on the prepared sheet.
Using a fork, drizzle the tops of each ball with any remaining chocolate.
Refrigerate until set.
Place the bon bons on a serving platter and serve.