Ingredients:
3 cups flaked coconut ( do not use frozen, it is too moist)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened to room temp.
1/4 cup light cream
1 teaspoon almond extract ( for even tastier trees use lemon or orange extract)
4 ounces chocolate-flavored candy coating
green sugar ( optional if you didn’t tint the coconut)
miniature M&M baking bits or red cinnamon candies
Directions:
In large Bowl combine coconut, sugar, butter, light cream, and extract.
(If useing food coloring add it too).
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper; chill for about an hour.
Using your fingers, shape into trees with trunks.
In a microwave bowl, melt chocolate coating.
Dip trunks of trees in chocolate and set on wax paper to harden.
Decorate trees with green sugar and mini M&M’s.
I would keep the trees chilled until ready to serve or take to party.
Servings: 24
Time preparation: 60 min.
Time total: 120 min.