Coconut Eclipses
Ingredients
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk
2-2/3 cups coconut
3 squares semisweet chocolate
Directions
Melt the butter in a sauce pan then add 2 tablespoons of water and the vanilla. Combine the powdered sugar and dry milk then stir into the butter mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the coconut. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Let stand until firm, about 15 minutes.
Melt the chocolate bits over hot but not boiling water. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Dip the bottom of each piece in the chocolate, placing upside down to dry.