Coconut Crescents

* Exported from MasterCook *

COCONUT CRESCENTS

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Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-Nancy Speicher DPXX20A
2 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb -water
1 t Vanilla extract
2 c Confectioners' sugar -- sifted
1/2 c Instant nonfat dry milk
2 Cans(3 1/2 oz size) flaked
-coconut (2 2/3 cups)
4 Squares semisweet chocolate
1 tb Shortening

1. Melt butter in saucepan. Add water and vanilla.
2. Combine confectioners' sugar and dry milk. Stir
into butter mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well
after each addition. Blend in coconut.
3. For each candy, shape about 1 tbsp mixture into a
roll 2" long; curve to make a crescent. Refrigerate
until firm - 15 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate and shortening over hot, not
boiling, water. Remove from hot water; let stand to
cool slightly.
5. Dip half of each piece of candy into chocolate.
Place on waxed paper to dry. Refrigerate until firm.



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