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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Australian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 ts Gelatin
2 tb Water -- cold
1 c Water -- hot
2 c Castor sugar
1 t Vanilla
Powdered chocolate
Coconut (desiccated/toasted)
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a cup and let soak for 3
minutes. Stand cup in hot water until gelatin dissolves. Combine
hot water and sugar, add vanilla and stir well. Add dissolved
gelatin. Beat until thick and white. Whilst using damp hands,
form mixture into 2-3 inch balls. Then drop into powdered
chocolate and finally roll in desiccated or toasted desiccated
coconut.
Alternative:
Spoon mixture into patty tins. Leave to set for several hours and
then roll in hundreds and thousands or toasted coconut.
To toast coconut:
Spread coconut thinly on a scone or metal tray and heat for 10
minutes in slow oven (160C/325 deg F). Stir frequently till golden
brown.
