Hungarian Coconut Balls

1 1/4 cups mashed potatoes
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons rum flavored extract
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Put raisins together with rum extract and lemon juice to soak up the flavor.

In a medium bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, confectioners sugar, and cocoa. Stir in 1 1/4 cup coconut, the raisin mixture and lemon zest.

Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in remaining coconut. Refrigerate for two days.

Original recipe yield: 2 dozen