Add peppermint flavor to some already-fantastic cookie balls with Peppermint Cookie Balls. These Peppermint Cookie Balls feature candy canes, so you know they're festive.
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48 servings
Original recipe yields 48 servings
1/3 cup finely chopped candy canes (about 6 small), divided
Reserve 1 Tbsp. chopped candy. Mix remaining candy with cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
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Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min.
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Dip cookie balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy.
4
Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
Enjoy these delicious cookie balls, with their built-in portion control, on occasion. Just remember to keep tabs on portions.
Tip 2
How to Easily Dip the Cookie Balls
To easily coat the 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 on prepared baking sheet; let stand until chocolate coating is firm.
Tip 3
How to Store
Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories
70
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber less than 1g
2%
Sugars 5g
10%
Protein less than 1g
2%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
48 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.