Instructions: In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in apple sauce.

Add remaining ingredients except toasted coconut; blend well.

Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.

Divide mixture in half. On plastic wrap or waxed paper, form each half into ball; roll each ball in toasted coconut. Serve with crackers.

TIP:
*To toast coconut, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350F for 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Yields 2 cheese balls.

Notes: Pantry: Motts Regular Apple Sauce. Serve these festive cheese balls with an assortment of crackers, French bread, or sliced fresh fruit such as apples or pears.

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