Title: Pennsylvania Dutch Coconut Easter Eggs Category: Easter Sub-Category: Desserts
Instructions:
Pennsylvania Dutch Coconut Easter Eggs3/4 cup mashed potatoes, unsalted 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 In mixing bowl, mix potato, coconut, salt and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in sugar. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Shape into 1/2 tablespoon-size eggs. Heat chocolate and oil until chocolate melts. Dip eggs into chocolate oil mixture. Set aside on wax paper in refrigerator to harden. Makes about 60.
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