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Coconut Pastel Bonbons
Ingredients
1 pkg. (3 oz.) soft cream cheese
2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/3 to 1/2 cup grated coconut
dash salt
few drops green or desired food coloring
Directions
In a medium sized bowl, beat cheese with a wooden spoon until smooth. Gradually add sugar and blend thoroughly. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add only enough food coloring to make a very delicate shade. Chill for one hour.
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls and roll in coconut. Place on a cookie sheet, cover with waxed paper and chill until firm. Makes 20 bonbons.