Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Yield: Makes 12 to 18.

Powdered pine needles, shredded coconut and icing make for delectable, sweet treats that are loaded with vitamin C. No baking required!

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Ingredients

>> 1/2 cup butter or margarine
>> 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
>> 3/4 cup powdered pine needles
>> 2 tbsp water or milk
>> 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
>> Royal Icing (if desired)

Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter. Remove from heat.

Stir in icing sugar and milk. Stir in powdered pine needles and mix well. Then slowly add in the shredded coconut and again, mix well.

Shape into small balls. Place them on a baking sheet (uncovered) to set them either in the fridge for 2 hours or in the freezer for 45 minutes.

If desired make a small amount of royal icing (search online for a simple recipe) and ice.

Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to one week.

To make pine powder:

How to make pine powder: Gather pine boughs and hang them in your home to dry (choose a dry area of your home). After about two weeks (depending on moisture levels in your home) remove the needles from the branches (it is ok if little bits of branches get into the needles). Place the needles into a good quality coffee grinder or mixer and grind into powder!

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Recipe Category: Desserts and Snacks