Coconut Candy Eggs

2 C fine-Grated or flaked coconut

1 pkg gelatin, any flavor/color

1 C grated blanched almonds

⅔ C sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 ½ t sugar

½ t almond extract

∙ Combine all ingredients into bowl and mix well.

∙ Shape into 1 big egg OR 24 medium eggs OR 12 dozen jelly bean eggs.

∙ Chill until firm and dried on outside.

∙ If desired, coat with the following chocolate glaze

∙ Melt 1 C (6 oz pkg) chocolate chips with 2 T water over hot water and stir until smooth.

∙ Leave over hot water and if necessary, add additional ¼ t water.

∙ Spread over big egg or dip medium eggs one at a time holding with 2 forks.

∙ Decorate with powdered sugar frosting if you like.

∙ Let stand until chocolate is firm about 4 to 5 hours.

∙ Makes 1 large egg, 24 medium eggs, or 12 dozen tiny eggs.