White Chocolate-Dipped Apricot Coconut Balls

I made another no-bake cookie over the weekend, which was actually not a cookie at all. It was really more of a bonbon, but nevertheless, it was a dessert that did not require baking, so I had to try it. They were DELICIOUS! I say "were" because they have already disappeared after two days. I love this recipe because it calls for so few ingredients. Dipping sauce included, I only need 6 ingredients...so simple. The other great thing about this treat is the white chocolate dipping sauce which was delicious with the leftover dried apricots. I have to say that the original recipe did not include the white chocolate coating...that was totally my idea and it worked out fabulously!

White Chocolate-Dipped Apricot Coconut Balls

3/4 cup dried apricots (ground in food processor)

1 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup walnuts (ground in food processor)

Blend apricots, coconuts and milk in food processor. Shape into teaspoon size balls and roll in nuts. After they have hardened, dip in white chocolate sauce.

White Chocolate Dipping Sauce

2 cups chocolate chips (white, dark, milk, semi, etc.)

2 tbsp + 2 tsp vegetable shortening (do NOT use butter, oil, or margarine!)

Melt chocolate chips over double boiler. Remove from heat and stir in shortening. Begin dipping immediately.