Name: Lemon Blossom Cookie Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 40 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 pkg. (14.3 oz.) oblong vanilla creme-filled sandwich cookies, finely crushed; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER&#39;S White Chocolate, broken into pieces, melted; 1 Tbsp. assorted decorating icings; 40 white nonpareils (about 1/2 tsp.)

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1 Hr(s) 40 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

30 Min(s) Prep

1 Hr(s) 10 Min(s) Cook

Serve these dainty, lemony bite-size Lemon Blossom Cookie Balls at your next bridal or baby shower. Lemon Blossom Cookie Balls feature golden sandwich cookies and a creamy, delicious filling.

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40 servings

Original recipe yields 40 servings

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (14.3 oz.) oblong vanilla creme-filled sandwich cookies, finely crushed

1 tsp. lemon zest

3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S White Chocolate, broken into pieces, melted

1 Tbsp. assorted decorating icings

40 white nonpareils (about 1/2 tsp.)

Let's Make It

Mix cream cheese, cookie crumbs and zest until blended.

Shape into 40 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Fit tubes of icings with star tip; use to pipe small flower onto top of each ball. Gently press nonpareil into center of each.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

These cookie balls have built-in portion control. Enjoy on a special occasion but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Tip 2

How to Melt Chocolate

Place chocolate in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.

Tip 3

How to Easily Dip Cookie Balls

To easily coat cookie balls with the melted chocolate, add balls, in batches, to bowl of melted chocolate. Use 2 forks to roll balls in chocolate until evenly coated. Remove balls with forks, letting excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place balls in prepared pan; let stand until chocolate coating is firm.

Tip 4

How to Store

Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories

120

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 3.5g

18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 65mg

Total Carbohydrates 13g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 9g

18%

Protein 1g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

40 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.