Monday, June 6, 2011

Coconut Cookie Truffles

10 oz. pkg. coconut shortbread cookies ($1.00)
5-6 oz. cream cheese ($.60)
6-8 squares almond bark ($.35)
2 T. colored sprinkles ($.15)
1/8 C. sweetened coconut flakes ($.10)

Crush cookies and combine with softened cream cheese until a firm dough forms.
Chill in fridge for 30 minutes.

Melt almond bark by microwaving in 45 second intervals, stirring between each, until almond bark is melted.

Form dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Dip in melted almond bark.
Sprinkle with colored sprinkles or coconut. Refrigerate immediately.

Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Yields: 20-25 truffles
Cost: $2.20
Cost per truffles: $.11

2 comments:

  1. Jolene and JoySeptember 10, 2011

    Can't wait to try this with my kids - sounds like the perfect recipe for kids in the kitchen to get started with.

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  2. What is your recomondation for the coconut shortbread cookies?

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