Coconut Clouds

2 2/3 cups flake coconut, divided

1 pkg. Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Yellow Cake mix

1 egg

1/2 cup Crisco Vegetable oil

1/4 cup water

1 tsp. almond extract

Preheat oven to 350.Put 1 1/3 cups coconut in medium bowl. Set aside. Mix cake mix, egg, oil, water and almond extract in large bowl. Beat at low speed with mixer. Stir in remaining 1 1/3 cups reserved coconut. Drop rounded teaspoonful dough into reserved coconut. Roll to cover lightly. Put on ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, placing balls 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely. Store in airtight container. To save time when forming dough into balls, use 1 inch spring operated cookie scoop. Spring operated cookie scoops are available at kitchen specialty shops.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen