Coconut Yule Trees

Name: Coconut Yule Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 2 dozen.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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

1 serving: 130 calories, 7g fat (6g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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