Lemon Coconut Balls

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• salt, to taste
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 dash yellow food coloring

Recipe

• 1 cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. add egg, vanilla and lemon extract. blend in coconut, flour and cream of tartar. roll into small balls (1-inch) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. bake at 350f degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. cool.
• 2 for frosting: blend all ingredients with wooden spoon or electric mixer and frost cookies.