Coconut-Orange Fudge Truffles

katii's Note:

Smooth, chocolate fudge with a tropical flair, thanks to the orange and coconut. Try also with raspberry flavouring.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 64

Yield: 64.0 truffles

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2⁄3; cup evaporated milk
• 1 2⁄3; cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups marshmallows
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 -2 tablespoon orange extract or 1 -2 tablespoon orange flavoring
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Directions:

1. Put butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring continually; remove from heat.
3. Add remaining ingredients, reserving 1/3 cup coconunt, and stir to mix.
4. Beat with a spoon for one minute or until marshmallows and chocolate are melted.
5. Pour into a WELL greased 8"x8" pan.
6. Cool until no longer sticky, then form into 8 rolls.
7. When rolls harden slightly, cut each into 8 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a ball.
8. Roll each ball in the reserved coconut to coat.
9. Let stand to harden a bit more before serving.
10. Enjoy!