EASY COCONUT BONBONS

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This recipe was given to me by a friend who makes them for the church bazaar. They are yummy and yet easy to make. You can add food coloring to the cream cheese mixture for any holiday or occasion you like. (Red, green, pink, blue, etc.)

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg (3 ounces) softened cream cheese
2 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 pkg (3 1/2 ounces) coconut
optional, a few drops food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. With mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually while continuing to mix. Add vanilla (and food coloring if using) and mix well.
  • 2. Form candies into bite sized balls and roll in coconut. Chill for several hours before serving. Store in refrigerator. NOTE: If candies are too sticky to form into balls add a bit mor powdered sugar. This might happen if humidity is high.

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