Ye Olde English Chocolates for Gift Giving

6 Cups Powdered Sugar
3 Cups Finely Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
2 (16 oz.) Packages Coconut
1 (14 oz.) Can Evaporated Milk
1/2 Cup Melted Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Chocolate Candy Coating

Mix well by hand. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll into walnut size balls and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Place large end of flate toothpick into ball and place in freezer for about 30 minutes. When balls are hardened, melt Wilton chocolate candy melts OR a bag of chocolate chips with a couple teaspoons of shortening. Dip the balls in chocolate, remove toothpick from the balls and let harden overnight. Once the candy is set up, I would recommend refrigeration until you are ready to pack them up and give them as gifts.