Lemon Coconut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Frosting
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
salt, to taste
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash yellow food coloring

Preparation

Cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and lemon extract. Blend in coconut, flour and cream of tartar. Roll into small balls (1-inch) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool.
For frosting: Blend all ingredients with wooden spoon or electric mixer and frost cookies.