Ingredients
| 3 | ounces cream cheese, softened |
| 2 1/2 | cups powdered sugar, sifted |
| red or green food coloring | |
| 1/4 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1/8 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | package coconut |
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add powdered sugar, a little at a time. Blend until smooth after each addition. Stir in a few drops of food coloring; add vanilla and salt. Chill one hour in a covered bowl then shape into 3/4-inch balls and roll in coconut. Coconut can be grated in a food processor or used as-is. Store in a covered pan and refrigerate until needed. Great garnish for cookie platters or for nibbling anytime!
