Ingredients
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut2 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup half-and-half cream1 teaspoon almond extract2 to 4 ounces dark chocolate candy coatingVanilla frosting, green sugar and assorted sprinkles
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed-paper lined baking sheet; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. Shape into trees; return to baking sheet.
In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Spoon over or dip trunks of trees; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Decorate trees as desired with frosting, green sugar and sprinkles.
