CREAM CHEESE BONBONS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.