Crusty Booger
Balls
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
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 grease
proof paper. Make sure they are all slightly different.
Place a second sheet of grease proof 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.