RASPBERRY COCONUT BALLS

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My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! -Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
3-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 teaspoons raspberry extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 cup pink sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Mix wafer crumbs and 1-1/3 cups coconut. Stir in milk and extracts. In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and remaining coconut. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut mixture. Refrigerate in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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