Best No Bake Cherry Balls Recipes

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CHOCOLATE LEBKUCHEN CHERRY BALLS



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Here's my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen-with a surprise inside. Maraschino cherries add a sweet and unexpected punch to the holiday spice of gingersnaps. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

40 gingersnap cookies
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1-1/4 cups sliced almonds, divided
2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
1 teaspoon almond extract
60 maraschino cherries, stems removed

Steps:

  • Place gingersnaps, cream cheese, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup almonds, orange peel and extract in a food processor; process until combined. Refrigerate until firm enough to form into balls. Pat cherries dry with paper towels. Wrap each cherry with a rounded tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture; shape into a ball. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes. , Chop remaining sliced almonds; set aside. In a double boiler, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip cherry balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle balls with almonds. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT CHERRY BALLS



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I received an e-mail last night from a fellow member, asking if I had a recipe for Cherry Balls. So, here's to you..you know who you are..I was happy to be able to help you, after your loss of the recipe. These sure are delicious! Enjoy!! My pictures

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 c shredded coconut
1 Tbsp cream or milk
1 small jar, marachino cherries, ( mine were large, so i cut them in half)
1/2 - 3/4 c graham cracker crumbs or finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Drain cherries and set aside.
  • 2. Cream the softened butter and confectioners' sugar. I used my hand mixer.
  • 3. Blend in the coconut and cream; mix well. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Take a piece of mixture in your hand, about a tablespoonful, flatten, add cherry and roll in your hand to completely cover the cherry.
  • 5. Roll in graham cracker crumbs or nuts to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours to chill and firm.

CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



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I've always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added a few drops of almond extract, and voila! We won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and extracts until blended. Stir in oats and cherries. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCONUT CHERRY BALLS



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This is a Christmas tradition at my house. These are great no bake sweets, however they are quite sweet.

Provided by E Frail

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 38 balls, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups icing sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon evaporated milk
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
38 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • 1) Cream together all ingredient except the graham crumbs.
  • 2) Drain cherries and pat with a paper towel.
  • 3) Cover a cherry with coconut mixture and roll into a ball in the palm of your hand.
  • 4) Roll ball in graham crumbs
  • 5) Place in fridge or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1796, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 32.9, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 638.5, Carbohydrate 355.9, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 315.9, Protein 8.3

CHERRY-ALMOND BALLS



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I have included this treat in my Christmas baking for years, much to the delight of my family. Instead of almonds, I'll sometimes use pecans, and they're equally loved. -Ada Rost, Hernando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds
60 red and/or green candied cherries
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , Roll 1 teaspoon of dough around each cherry. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool slightly; roll in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts :

NO-BAKE COOKIE BALLS



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I go for these quick bites when I'm short on time or don't want to turn on the oven. I make them a day or two ahead to let the flavors blend. -Carmeletta Dailey, Winfield, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-3/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 55 wafers)
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla wafers, walnuts, orange juice and corn syrup., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE BALLS



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Soft cream cheese, maraschino cherries, and coconut are rolled in graham cracker crumbs for these easy, decadent cherry cheesecake balls. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by Shelley Chrapun

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons butter, at room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup flaked coconut
8 maraschino cherries, chopped, or more to taste
½ cup graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer. Beat in coconut and cherries.
  • Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into graham cracker crumbs and form into balls; roll again and place on wax paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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