Almond Joy Candy

Almond Chocolate Balls
2 (l6 oz) boxes confectioners sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp pure almond extract
1 (14 oz ) package shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips

Cream together sugar and butte in a bowl; add milk. stir in almond extract, coconut, and nuts; mix well.
Form candy into 1 inch balls, place on waxed paper and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler, stirring well. Remove from heat but allow chocolate to remain over hot water. (if chocolate becomes to thick, return to heat for a minute or so to thin) with a toothpick, dip each ball in chocolate and place on waxed paper until set.