ORANGE COCONUT CREMES

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An extremely tasty candy; which looks beautiful in your hand dipped candy box or on a plate. Happiest of holiday preps!

Provided by Amy Alusa @amyalusa

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can(s) (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup(s) butter, cubed
1 package(s) (2 lb) powdered sugar
1 cup(s) flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange extract
2 cup(s) (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate
8 ounce(s) german sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) shortening, butter flavored

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Place the powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add milk mixture; beat until smooth. Add the coconut and orange extract; mix well.
  • Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • In a microwave, melt the chips, chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Yield: 9 dozen.

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