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Lemon Coconut Bites

Lemon and coconut balls, with a roll in shredded coconut and no baking involved!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut for rolling

Method
 

  1. Mix the coconut, crushed cookies, cream cheese, lemon juice, and zest into a dough.
  2. Chill 15 minutes until firm enough to handle.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls.
  4. Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut.
  5. Keep chilled until serving so they stay firm.

Notes

A little extra lemon zest on top makes them pop.