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                           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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