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                  Pennsylvania Dutch Coconut Easter Eggs

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Serving Size  : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Holidays

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  cup           Mashed potatoes -- unsalted
   2      cups          Flaked coconut -- fresh or
                        Dried
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract
   3 1/2  cups          Confectioner's sugar
   8      ounces        Semisweet chocolate
   1      tablespoon    Vegetable oil

In mixing bowl,mix potato,coconut,salt and vanilla.Gradually mix in
sugar. Cover; refrigerate overnight.Shape into 1/2 tbs.size eggs. Heat
chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.Dip eggs into chocolate oil
mixture.Set aside on wax paper in refrigerater to harden.Makes about
60..

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