Cherry Balls
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Cherry Balls, a festive treat that combines the rich flavors of cherries and crunchy pecans, all coated in velvety chocolate. These easy-to-make candies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With their mouthwatering taste and elegant appearance, they are sure to impress your guests and add joy to any celebration. Enjoy them with coffee, as a snack, or alongside ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup cherry juice
- ¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- ½ cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- 30 candied cherry halves
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans and cherry juice. Let sit for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
- Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the pecan mixture and chopped cherries until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press a candied cherry half on top before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until fully set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/cherry-bourbon-balls/