COCONUT SNOWBALL COOKIES

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It looks like there is a fresh dusting of snow on these buttery coconut balls.-Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.