Sugar-Free Coconut Balls
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
- Servings: 28
- 1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons liquid sugar substitute, such as Sweet & Low Brand
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut
- Grated unsweetened chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, toasted sesame seeds or toasted chopped almonds for rolling
DIRECTIONS
- Beat cream cheese, sugar substitute and coconut extract in medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
- Stir in coconut.
- Refrigerate until slightly firm, about 20 minutes.
- Place grated chocolate in shallow bowl.
- For each candy, shape scant 1 tablespoonful of the mixture into 1-inch ball.
- Roll balls in chocolate.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Sugar-Free Almond Balls:
- Substitute chopped toasted almonds for the
- coconut and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for the coconut extract.
- Roll in grated chocolate.