Coconut Surprise Candy Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2-1/2 cups flaked coconut
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp shortening
chopped walnuts , optional

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar and mashed potatoes; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the balls into chocolate and then walnuts if desired. Return to waxed paper until chocolate is set. Yield: about 4 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	144.03 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.48g	5%
Cholesterol	0.06mg	0%
Sodium	10.57mg	0%
Potassium	35.03mg	1%
Total Carbs	29.25g	10%
Sugars	24.81g	99%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	2%
Protein	0.3g	1%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	1.8mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	386.47 Kcal (1618 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.35g	5%
Cholesterol	0.15mg	0%
Sodium	28.36mg	0%
Potassium	93.99mg	1%
Total Carbs	78.47g	10%
Sugars	66.56g	99%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	2%
Protein	0.8g	1%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	0%
Iron	0.6mg	1%
Calcium	4.9mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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