Bon Bons

1 ½ cups butter

2 pounds confectioners sugar

1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 tablespoons shortening

Cream together butter, powdered sugar and coconut. Stir walnuts and condensed milk into the mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls and arrange on waxed paper covered cookie sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Melt chocolate chips and shortening top of double boiler over medium-low heat. Working in small batches, dip balls in chocolate until covered. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheets and refrigerate. When firm, store covered in refrigerator.