easy coconut bonbons

Name: Easy Coconut Bonbons
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (3 ounces) softened cream cheese; 2 1/2 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1 package(s) (3 1/2 ounces) coconut; - optional, a few drops food coloring

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Kathie Carr

North Liberty, IN

Updated on Jun 22, 2012

This recipe was given to me by a friend who makes them for the church bazaar. They are yummy and yet easy to make. You can add food coloring to the cream cheese mixture for any holiday or occasion you like. (Red, green, pink, blue, etc.)

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prep time 20 Min

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yield 40 candies

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) softened cream cheese
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (3 1/2 ounces) coconut
- optional, a few drops food coloring

How To Make easy coconut bonbons

Step 1

With mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually while continuing to mix. Add vanilla (and food coloring if using) and mix well.

Step 2

Form candies into bite sized balls and roll in coconut. Chill for several hours before serving. Store in refrigerator. NOTE: If candies are too sticky to form into balls add a bit mor powdered sugar. This might happen if humidity is high.
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