KEY LIME COCONUT SNOWBALLS

By emailinaz

refrigerate balls in an airtight container for up to one day.
serving size: 2 balls.

unsweetened coconut is often labeled "desiccated" or "pulverized" and is often sold in health food stores.

use regular limes if key limes not available.

Ingredients

• 2/3 c graham cracker crumbs (about 4 cookie sheets)
• 6 tbs fat free sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp grated key lime rind
• 1 1/2 tbs fresh key lime juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
• 1 1/4 c powdered sugar

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

1) combine crumbs, condensed milk, rind, juice, and vanilla in a medium bowl. add 2/3 c coconut and beat with a mixer at medium speed for 1 minute or until no longer grainy. add sugar, 1/4 c at a time, beating until well combined. cover and chill 20 minutes.

2) shape crumb mixture into 24 balls, about 1 teaspoon each. place remaining 1/3 c coconut in a shallow bowl; roll balls in coconut.