Martha Washington Candies

1 cup margarine

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups shredded coconut

2 cups chopped pecans

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
2. Mix margarine, sugar and sweetened condensed milk in large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans, and vanilla; mix well, using a sturdy large spoon. Chill until firm enough to handle.
3. Form into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheets . Chill until very firm.
4. Melt chocolate chips in top pot of double boiler over simmering water. Using a toothpick, dip balls into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.