Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Almond Coconut Christmas Balls

Source: The Army, Navy, and Air Force Times Magazine, November 1978.

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, divided
2 tablespoons cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Red and green food coloring

Mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup coconut, cream, almond extract and melted butter or margarine. Stir until all are well combined.

Divide the mixture into three equal parts. Color one pink to red, one green and leave the other one white. Shape into 3/4 to 1 inch fat balls. Roll in remaining coconut and let stand about 24 hours to firm up.

Makes 2 to 3 dozen balls.