Post by PurplePuppy on Mar 8, 2014 20:00:29 GMT -5
Lemon Coconut Balls
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 cup flaked coconut 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Frosting
1/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel salt, to taste 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 dash yellow food coloring
Directions:
Cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and lemon extract. Blend in coconut, flour and cream of tartar. Roll into small balls (1-inch) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool.
For frosting: Blend all ingredients with wooden spoon or electric mixer and frost cookies.
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