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                            COCONUT CRESCENTS

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Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -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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