Coconut Cream Eggs Or Bonbons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
additional confectioners' sugar
chocolate-flavored candy coating

Preparation

In large bowl, stir together butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
Gradually add confectioners' sugar and coconut, beating until blended.
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon additional confectioners' sugar on flat surface.
Spoon coconut mixture onto prepared surface; knead about 5 minutes.
Using 1 1/2 teaspoons mixture for each candy, shape into egg shape and place on wax paper-covered tray.
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before dipping into chocolate coating.
Place coated eggs on wax paper-covered tray.
Store in cool, dry place.