Coconut Balls

2 pounds powdered sugar
1 (12 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups coconut
1/4 cup butter, softened

Mix together all ingredients;
chill. Form into 1-inch balls;
chill again on waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
Dip in a chocolate coating.
Chill for another hour. 
Coating  12-18 oz. semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
2-3 tablespoons shortening 
Melt chocolate & shortening over low heat;
stirring constantly.
(use 1 tablespoon of shortening for every 6 oz. of chocolate)