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Snowball Coconut Bites

Roll them in coconut and they actually look like little snowballs sitting on your plate — kids think this is the coolest thing. The filling is sweet, creamy, and comes together in minutes. These are a nice change from chocolate-heavy treats and look beautiful on a holiday dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut for rolling
  • 1/4 cup crushed pecans or almonds optional, mix into filling

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until fully combined.
  2. If using nuts, fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes until it firms up enough to roll.
  4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, then immediately roll each ball in shredded coconut until fully coated.
  5. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.