Coconut Almond Balls

Yield:	26 Servings
Categories:	Candies, Chocolate, Microwave

4	c	(8 1/2-oz) shredded coconut (fresh package!)
1/4	c	Light corn syrup
1	pk	(11 1/2-oz) milk chocolate pieces
1/4	c	Vegetable shortening
26		Whole natural almonds (1-oz)