Coconut Snowballs Recipe

Name: Coconut Snowballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, and beat until smooth. Stir in coconut extract.
2
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in macadamia nuts and lemon zest.
3
Chill dough 30 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and bake, in batches, at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned on bottoms. Transfer to wire racks; let cool 2 minutes.
4
Place 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar in a bowl, and toss cookies to coat. Let cookies cool completely on wire racks. Toss in powdered sugar again, coating well.
5
Note: Bake time is per batch.

1181

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Coconut Snowballs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Snowballs

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