Cream Cheese Bonbons

Name: Cream Cheese Bonbons
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated

These pretty coconut-speckled candies are rolled in grated chocolate, but you could also coat them in finely chopped nuts, chocolate sprinkles or jimmies. Beverly Coyde of Gasport, New York substitutes almond extract for the vanilla and chopped toasted almonds for the contest.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar substitute, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 73 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Cream Cheese Bonbons in Light & Tasty December/January 2005

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princess1017

Mar 13, 2010

This recipe is so easy to make and so tasty.
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Jan 7, 2010

Awesome! the best I ahve ever tasted
LadyUne021283

Dec 20, 2009

can I just say awesome! Loved it and will make it again.