Cherry Balls
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of these Cherry Balls, a no-bake treat that combines rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and juicy maraschino cherries. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these bite-sized delights are incredibly simple to make and are guaranteed to impress your family and friends. With a smooth chocolate coating enveloping a creamy cherry-pecan center, each bite is a celebration of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ideal for holidays, special occasions, or just because, these treats are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 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 coconut oil
- 30 candied cherry halves
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together finely chopped pecans and cherry juice. Let this sit for at least an hour.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and gradually beat in 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 one hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil over low heat until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate until fully coated and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press a candied cherry half on top of each ball before refrigerating until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy ball (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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