Almond Joys

Chuck grew up with these at Christmas time.  I carry on the tradition but I've changed the recipe, as usual.  These are yummy!

Recipe:

10 oz sweetened condensed milk

2 C powdered sugar

1 Tbs vanilla

¼ tsp salt

14 oz flaked coconut, finely blended

Cocoa powder (optional)

Melting chocolate OR

1 giant Hershey bar plus

12 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips plus

1 Tbs oil

Mix milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir in coconut. Shape in 1 inch balls; press one almond on top of each ball.  Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and then press any loose coconut ends to sides and if desired, sprinkle both sides lightly with cocoa powder.  Melt chocolate in double broiler over low heat or in microwave (don't overheat), stirring constantly. Dip all candies and place on wax or parchment paper to dry.  Makes approximately 52 candies.