SNOWBALL COOKIE

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I like to make these coconut-covered balls when the snow is flying outside. I've shared the candies with many of my friends and family members, an everyone loves them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup shortening
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Assorted food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the milk powder, peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand, uncovered, for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating and shortening at 70% power for 1-2 minutes; stir until smooth. If desired, tint some of the candy coating with food coloring. Dip balls into coating, then roll in coconut. Return to baking sheet; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.