SNOWMAN TREATS
My daughter, Hannah, and I came up with this recipe on Christmas Eve when she wanted to make treats for Santa. Building a real snowman is fun, but we think coating one in candy is even cooler! -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 17 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove yellow ends from candy corn. Cut each candy in half lengthwise; set aside. Meanwhile, spread peanut butter over half of the crackers; top with remaining crackers to make sandwiches. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip sandwiches in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. , Immediately arrange 1-2 teaspoons miniature chocolate chips to make eyes and a mouth; add a reserved candy corn half for a nose. For earmuffs, place an M&M on either side of face, connected with a strip of decorating icing. Let stand for 30 minutes or until set. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL
This frosty fellow is always welcome at a winter gathering, according to Susan Seymour of Valatie, New York. He's very tasty, too--and gets a little zip from horseradish and garlic.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 1 snowman.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the dried beef, onions, horseradish and garlic powder until blended. Shape into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Roll each in parsley. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., On a serving plate, place the smaller cheese ball on top of larger cheese ball, forming a snowman. Set aside 1 teaspoon spreadable cream cheese. Carefully cover snowman with remaining spreadable cream cheese. , Arrange cranberries for eyes and buttons. Insert carrot for nose and pretzel sticks for arms., Place a small dab of reserved cream cheese on top of large cracker. Top with a butter-flavored cracker. Repeat with three remaining butter-flavored crackers. Place on top of snowman. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL
All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Gifts & Decor
Time 4h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third mixture.
- Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape each cheese mixture into ball. Wrap each ball, label and freeze.
- About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer. Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator.
- Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 45 mg
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