• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 cups (12 oz) sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable shortening

1. Combine milk, butter, sugar and coconut, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Roll coconut mixture into balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill.
3. Meanwhile, melt chocolate with shortening in double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
4. Dip coconut balls into melted chocolate. Return to prepared baking sheet and allow to dry at room temperature.

Makes about 4 dozen bon bons.

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