Instructions: Line large cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place 3/4 cup of the coconut in each of 4 plastic bags.

Add 2 to 3 drops red, blue, green or yellow food coloring and 2 to 3 drops water to each bag; close bag. Shake coconut until desired color is reached. Using 1/2 cup ice cream scoop, shape ice cream into 16 balls.

Place on paper-lined cookie sheet; freeze until firm.

Empty each bag of tinted coconut onto a separate sheet of waxed paper.

Remove ice cream balls from freezer. Working quickly, roll each ball in desired color of coconut; return to cookie sheet. Freeze until firm.

Yield
16 servings

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