COCONUT YULE TREES

Coconut Yule Trees image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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., 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 : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.