Snowflake Truffles

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. coconut extract
• 2 c. sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 (1 lb.) pkg. vanilla-flavored candy coating
• Garnish: coconut, white cake sparkles

Details

Servings 15

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coconut extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add coconut, beating until well combined. Cover, and chill for 1 hour. Roll cream cheese mixture into 1" balls, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 2 hours to overnight. Following package directions, melt candy coating. Using 2 forks, dip truffles in candy coating to cover. Place on parchment paper. Garnish tops of truffles with coconut and cake sparkles, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To make a Snowflake Truffles Topiary:
You will need to prepare truffles at least one day before assembling the topiaries. Using a foam form as a base, att ach the candies with toothpicks or wooden skewers to cover.