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Coconut Yule Trees

2 reviews
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Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Nov. 13, 2022
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
Coconut Yule Trees
Coconut Yule Trees Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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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.
Editor's Note: Dark, white or milk chocolate confectionery coating is found in the baking section of most grocery stores. It is sometimes labeled "almond bark" or "candy coating" and is often sold in bulk packages (1 to 1-1/2 pounds). It is the product used for dipping chocolate. A substitute for 6 ounces chocolate coating would be 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet, dark or white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening melted together.

Nutrition Facts

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