Coconut Candy

These are good for the holidays and very simple to make. You can skip toasting the coconut if you are really short on time.

Ingredients:
1/4 C butter
2 1/4 C powdered sugar
4 T evaporated milk
3 C shredded coconut
1 package semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
Lightly toast coconut in oven.
Lightly brown butter over low heat on stove in medium sauce pan.
Stir in powdered sugar, coconut, and milk.
Form into 1 inch balls and place on wax paper.
Melt chocolate. Spoon a small amount on top of each candy.

Variation:
Drop a teaspoon of melted chocolate on wax paper to make a base. While the chocolate is still warm, place a coconut ball on top of it and press down gently.