Coconut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. coconut
1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar
1 can condensed milk
2 c. pecans, chopped
1 (12 oz.) bag chocolate chips
1/2 brick paraffin wax (optional)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients together.
Roll into 1-inch balls and refrigerate until chilled.
In top of double boiler, melt chocolate chips.
(The paraffin wax gives a smoother look to the chocolate covering.)
Place a layer of waxed paper onto a cookie sheet.
Using a toothpick, dip the chilled balls into the warm chocolate and place on the waxed paper.
Keep balls chilled before serving.