Coconut Dainties Bon Bon
2015-01-23- Course: Cakes & Candy, Desserts
- Yield : 1
- Servings : 24
- Prep Time : 60m
- Cook Time : 0m
- Ready In : 60m
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Melt in your mouth bon-bons. So festive for holiday sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 - 3 ounce package cream cheese
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- candied cherries optional
- optional red and green food coloring
- pecans, dates or apricot for center optional
Directions
Step 1
Work sugar into cream cheese with hands; mix well.
Step 2
Add coconut to the mixture and mix.
Step 3
Form into small balls, roll in coconut and top with bits of candied cherries for garnish if using. Or tint coconut with food coloring and roll in a festive color.
Step 4
Roll the balls around roasted pecans for a nutty flavor.
Step 5
Will keep in a cool dry place for several days.
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