Best Maple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipes

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MAPLE NUT BALLS



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I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends and family members. The creamy confection also won a blue ribbon at our state fair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and maple flavoring until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in pecans. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MAPLE-GARLIC CHEESE BALL



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This is one my DH makes for almost every Pitch-In Party. We have never had any left to take home. Any of your favorite finely chopped nuts would be fine. Parsley would work, if there are allergies.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 large ball

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 lb butter
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
  • Push into ball shape with spatula.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Quickly round into smooth ball with hands.
  • Roll in pecans.
  • Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2450.6, Fat 248.3, SaturatedFat 108.9, Cholesterol 493.9, Sodium 1545, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 35.9, Protein 24.6

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