Chocolate Coconut Balls

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Chocolate Coconut Balls
[size=-1]Makes about 4 dozen candies[/size] [size=-1]

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[size=-1]Ingredients:[/size]
[size=-1]3 [/size][size=-1]bars (1 ounce each) HERSHEY'®S Unsweetened Baking Chocolate[/size]
[size=-1]1/4 [/size][size=-1]cup (1/2 stick) butter[/size]
[size=-1]1/2 [/size][size=-1]cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)[/size]
[size=-1]3/4 [/size][size=-1]cup granulated sugar[/size]
[size=-1]1/4 [/size][size=-1]cup water[/size]
[size=-1]1 [/size][size=-1]tablespoon light corn syrup[/size]
[size=-1]1 [/size][size=-1]teaspoon vanilla extract[/size]
[size=-1]2 [/size][size=-1]cups MOUNDS® Sweetened Coconut Flakes[/size]
[size=-1]1 [/size][size=-1]cup chopped nuts[/size]
[size=-1]Powdered sugar[/size]
[size=-1]Directions:[/size][size=-1]1[/size]
[size=-1].[/size][size=-1]Melt chocolate and butter in large heavy saucepan over very low heat. Add sweetened condensed milk; stir to blend. Remove from heat.[/size]
[size=-1]2.[/size][size=-1]Stir together granulated sugar, water and corn syrup in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 250°F on candy thermometer or until a small amount of syrup, when dropped into very cold water, forms [/size][size=-1]3.[/size][size=-1]Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Store tightly covered in cool, dry place.[/size]
[size=-1]Note : For best results, do not double this recipe.[/size]
 
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