Set aside 1/2 cup of the coconut flakes.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Fold in the remaining coconut flakes. This process is more of a pack and press with a spatula or spoon, than stirring.
Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop and scoop out the coconut mixture. Using your hands, use a pecan as the center and form the coconut mixture around the pecan, rolling and packing.
Roll the formed ball in the coconut flakes set aside.
Repeat with remaining coconut mixture, making approximately 20-30 coconut balls (depending on size).
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