Best No Bake Fruit Balls Recipes

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NO-BAKE FRUIT BALLS



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Some folks claim to not like fruit cake. But no one ever turns down our scrumptious, coconut-kissed No-Bake Fruit Balls!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 30 servings, 2 balls each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped red maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped green maraschino cherries
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

Steps:

  • Combine marshmallows, cracker crumbs, cherries, sweetened condensed milk and pecans; mix well.
  • Shape dough evenly into 5 dozen balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in coconut until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

NO-BAKE SPICED FRUITCAKE BALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup pitted dried dates
1/2 cup dried black figs, stemmed and halved
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons dark rum or brandy
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon or orange peel
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of salt
Green, red or white sanding sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Combine the dried dates, figs and cranberries in a medium microwave-safe bowl; add 2 tablespoons rum and the butter. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring, until the dried fruit is softened and the butter is melted, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Toast the pecans in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • Combine the graham crackers, crystallized ginger, candied lemon peel, molasses, cinnamon, allspice and salt in a food processor. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon rum, the pecans and the dried-fruit mixture (with any liquid from the bowl). Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and holds together when squeezed. (If the mixture is dry, add a little water just until it holds together.)
  • Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Put the sanding sugar on a plate. Roll the balls in the sugar to coat.

NO-BAKE FRUIT BALLS



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These are very delicious cookie balls with marshmallows and maraschino cherries rolled in coconut. I like to make them every year for my Christmas cookie platter. The kids just love these , course so do the adults. "Photo and recipe provided courtesy of Kraft Food & Family magazine, www.kraftfoods.com. For more information or...

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c jet-puffed miniature marshmallows
2 c honey maid graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c chopped red maraschino cherries
1/2 c chopped green maraschino cherries
1 can(s) (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c chopped planters pecans
3 c baker's angel flake coconut

Steps:

  • 1. COMBINE marshmallows, cracker crumbs, cherries, sweetened condensed milk and pecans; mix well.
  • 2. SHAPE dough evenly into 5 dozen balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in coconut until evenly coated.
  • 3. REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
  • 4. kraft kitchens tips : HOW TO EASILY CUT CHERRIES Use clean kitchen scissors to easily cut up the cherries. COOKING KNOW-HOW Use a small scoop or level measuring tablespoon to measure out the dough for the balls.

NO BAKE FRUITCAKE



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This fruitcake recipe using crushed vanilla wafer cookies, cherries, pecans, raisins, and coconut is easy to make and requires no baking whatsoever.

Provided by Ann Hammock

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound halved candied cherries
4 cups chopped pecans
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the candied cherries, chopped pecans, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, flaked coconut, raisins, vanilla, and crushed vanilla wafers. Batter will be very stiff. Place into pan and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

NO BAKE FRUITCAKE BY PAULA DEEN



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Make and share this No Bake Fruitcake by Paula Deen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 mini loafs

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
16 ounces miniature marshmallows
16 ounces graham crackers, crushed to crumbs
4 cups chopped pecans
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut (1 1/3 cups)
2 (8 ounce) packages chopped dates
16 ounces maraschino cherries, well drained, halved
1/2 cup Bourbon

Steps:

  • Spray 10 mini loaf pans with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the milk and marshmallow together over low heat.
  • Stir constantly, because condensed milk scorches easily, until the marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat.
  • Combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, coconut, dates and cherries in a large bowl.
  • Add the bourbon to the milk mixture and pour over the crumb mixture.
  • Mix well with your hands.
  • Scoop the mixture into the prepared pans and press down firmly to mold into shape.
  • Refrigerate for 2 days.

NO-BAKE FRUITCAKE



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"Keep your oven free for other holiday baking with this easy recipe," suggests Joy Maynard of St. Ignatius, Montana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (13-1/2 ounces) graham cracker crumbs (4 cups)
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup halved candied cherries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. In a saucepan, combine milk and orange juice concentrate. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well. Pat into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRANMAMA'S UNCOOKED (NO BAKE, NO COOK) FRUITCAKE



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Not your typical fruit cake! We eat this one down South (Florida) and Granmama finally let me have the recipe. No baking, no aging and none of that "whatsit?" fruit!

Provided by shawnanddebbie

Categories     Dessert

Time 12h20m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb graham cracker
1 lb raisins
1/2 lb pecans
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
24 big marshmallows
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk

Steps:

  • Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
  • Granmama's recipe calls for "puffed" raisins. To puff them, soak in hot water for 30 minutes.
  • Chop the nuts; drain and cut cherries in half (if they are whole).
  • Melt marshmallows in milk.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Pack into regular sized loaf pan.
  • Refrigerated overnight and cut with a hot knife.
  • Coconut is an optional ingredient.
  • Cook time is refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 242.2, Carbohydrate 108.3, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 77, Protein 8.6

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