CREAMY COCONUT SNOWBALLS

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My grandmother made these cheesecake-like bites for years. They store nicely in the refrigerator so you can keep them on hand for drop-in holiday guests.-Yvonne Schaney, Alliance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces white candy coating, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside. Pulse 3/4 cup coconut in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese and remaining butter; pulse until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; pulse until blended. Press into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours. , Microwave candy coating and shortening until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Using foil, lift coconut mixture out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 36 pieces. Taking a few pieces at a time, roll each into a ball; keep remaining pieces refrigerated., Using a toothpick, dip balls one at a time in melted coating mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in remaining coconut; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Javet Khan
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These were a lot of work, but they were worth it! They were so delicious.


Mary Jhoy ROMERO
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These snowballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


cameron wesley
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I've made these snowballs several times and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Nepali Solti
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These were delicious! The coconut flavor was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


MOVIES 2 MENTAL SPOOF
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I made these snowballs for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Md mahafus Khan
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These coconut snowballs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and disappeared in minutes. I loved the combination of the sweet coconut and the creamy filling.