COCONUT YULE TREES

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People say they love my coconut macaroon-like Christmas trees because they look so festive. Once decorated, these trees light up a room-just like the real thing. -Michelle Retterer, Marysville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 4 ounces dark chocolate candy coating
Vanilla frosting, green sugar and assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed-paper lined baking sheet; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Shape into trees; return to baking sheet., In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over or dip trunks of trees; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Decorate trees as desired with frosting, green sugar and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Farid Nadem
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I loved these coconut yule trees! They were so cute and delicious.


Kamikaze Hobbit
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These coconut yule trees were a fun and festive treat. They were perfect for my holiday party.


Gaming With Santo
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I was disappointed with these coconut yule trees. They were too dry and the coconut flavor was underwhelming.


family canas
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These coconut yule trees were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Malik Waheed Thaheem
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these yule trees. The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced.


Neriah Guzman
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These coconut yule trees were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I will definitely be making them again next year.


Syed tawakal ali Sherazi
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I made these coconut yule trees for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Joseph OBO
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These coconut yule trees were delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and coconut.


Mikiyas Wondssen
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I thought these coconut yule trees were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I expected.


Silva Silva
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These coconut yule trees were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good.


Erick Orina
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I was disappointed with these coconut yule trees. They were too sweet and the coconut flavor was overpowering.


Lavictoire Christel
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These coconut yule trees were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved helping me decorate them.


Dora Takleh
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these yule trees were delicious! The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced.


Pooja Parmar
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These coconut yule trees were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They turned out so beautiful and everyone loved them.


Jime Liab
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I made these coconut yule trees for my kids and they loved them! They were so cute and festive.


Simnikiwe Magutywa
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These coconut yule trees were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.