CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Makes 4 dozen balls

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 (14 oz.) package flake coconut
1 cup finely chopped Oliver Pecans, toasted (midget size works best)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 cup (6 oz.) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups (18 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbls. shortening

1. In large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, coconut, pecans, bread crumbs and miniture chocolate chips; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

2. Shape mixture with greased hands into 1 inch balls. (Mixture will be moist) Place on wax paper; cover with wax paper and let stand 8 hours.

3. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a large saucepan. Spoon chocolate mixture evenly over coconut balls, covering top and sides completely and allowing excess to drip. Place on wax paper and chill until firm. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.