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Coconut Fudge Clusters

• 5 1/3 cups (about 15 oz.) sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• mini chocolate morsels, or candied cherry halves (optional)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil; generously grease foil with solid vegetable shortening. Combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract in large bowl; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or just until set; press 3 chocolate pieces or candied cherry pieces, if desired, in center. Immediately remove cookies from foil to wire rack; cool completely.
About 2 1/2 dozen cookies.