Key Lime Coconut Snowballs

By sheilaolim

Use regular limes if the Key limes are not available. Unsweetened coconut is often labeled "desiccated" or "pulverized," and is often sold in health-food stores.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving

Calories: 121
Calories from fat: 20%
Fat: 2.7g
Saturated fat: 2.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
Protein: 1.4g
Carbohydrate: 23.2g
Fiber: 0.8g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Iron: 0.4mg
Sodium: 40mg
Calcium: 30mg

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 4 cookie sheets)
• 6 tablespoons fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon grated Key lime rind 1
• 1/2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, rind, juice, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add 2/3 cup coconut, and beat with a mixer at medium speed for 1 minute or until no longer grainy. Add sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until well combined. Cover and chill 20 minutes.
Shape crumb mixture into 24 balls, about 1 teaspoon each. Place remaining 1/3 cup coconut in a shallow bowl; roll balls in coconut.

Note: Refrigerate balls in an airtight container for up to one day.