Pennsylvania Dutch Coconut Easter Eggs |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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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! Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, mix potato, coconut, salt, and vanilla.
2. Gradually mix in sugar.
3. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
4. Shape into 1/2 tablesppon-size eggs.
5. Heat chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.
6. Dip eggs into chocolate-oil mixture.
7. Set aside of wax paper in refrigerator to harden.
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