PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COCONUT EASTER EGGS

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These are great little treats to give away for Easter. Warning: you may end up eating most of them before giving them away!

Provided by Jamie Lynne

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup unsalted mashed potatoes
2 cups flaked coconut (fresh or dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix potato, coconut, salt, and vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in sugar.
  • Cover; refrigerate overnight.
  • Shape into 1/2 tablesppon-size eggs.
  • Heat chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.
  • Dip eggs into chocolate-oil mixture.
  • Set aside of wax paper in refrigerator to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 34.6, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8, Protein 0.6

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