Crusty Booger Balls
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
5 1/3 cups flaked coconut (about 14 ounces)
1 large 8-ounce package lime-flavored gelatin
1 cup ground, blanched almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
Method
- In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, coconut, 1/3 cup of the unprepared gelatin, almonds, and almond extract. Mix well with a large mixing spoon or rubber spatula.
- Cover bowl with platic wrap and chill for about an hour or until mixture is firm enough to mold in your hands.
- Scoop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls and shape into various-sized booger balls.
- Place them on a baking sheet, lined with a sheet of waxed paper. Make sure they are all slightly different, just as each and every booger iwsunique and special.
- Place a second sheet of waxed paper on your work surface and pour remaining unprepared lime gelatin on the center of the waxed paper.
- Roll each ball in gelatin to coat well and create a thin outer layer. Then place back on the baking sheet.
- Return boogers to the refrigerator for and hour befofe seving, and store any extras in the refrigerator.
From the Book: Gross Grub, by Cheryl Porter
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