Summer Snowballs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F if using coconut or almonds.
2. 2
   Spread the coconut and/or almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, tossing occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer to a plate, and let cool completely before using.
4. 4
   Tightly cover a baking dish with plastic wrap, stretching it over the top (this will prevent the snowballs from flattening on the bottom.)
5. 5
   With an ice-cream scoop, form vanilla ice cream into 8 balls, dipping the scoop in hot water as you work and dropping the balls onto the prepared dish.
6. 6
   Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
7. 7
   One at a time, remove the balls from the freezer, roll in the desired topping, and return to the freezer.
8. 8
   Freeze until set, at least 10 minutes and up to 2 days, before serving.