Coconut Philly Fudge Balls

2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
dash salt
coconut, shredded
semi-sweet chocolate (optional)

Gradually add sugar to softened cream cheese; mix until well blended. Stir in vanilla and salt; shape into balls and roll in shredded coconut; chill (keep in refrigerator when not being served.) For chocolate fudge balls; add melted semi-sweet chocolate to cream cheese mixture and then continue according to above directions. Adding the melted chocolate makes it set up firmer also.