Lemon Coconut Balls Recipe

Lemon Coconut Balls Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 c of sugar
3/4 c of butter, creamed
1/2 tsp of vanilla
2 c of flour
1 pc of egg
A tsp of lemon extract
1/2 tsp of cream of tartar
1 c of coconut flakes

For Frosting:
A tsp of lemon rind; grated
2 c of sugar (powdered)
2 Tbsps of juice (lemon)
1/16 tsp of salt
1/4 c of butter; creamed

Instructions:

Cream the sugar and butter together ’til fluffy and add the egg, lemon extract and vanilla. Add the coconut, tartar and flour. Then roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in oven (350 degrees F) for 8 to 10 minutes, ’til light brown.

To create the frosting for this cookie, blend 1/4 c of butter, 1 tsp of grated lemon peel, a dash of salt, 2 c of powdered sugar and 2 Tbsps lemon juice using mixer or spoon. Frost cookies.

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