Cherry Balls
If you’re searching for a delightful treat that’s easy to whip up and sure to impress, look no further than these Cherry Balls. These scrumptious bites are made with a blend of finely chopped pecans, sweet maraschino cherries, and coated in rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for holiday celebrations or just as a sweet indulgence, these balls strike the right balance between crunchy and smooth while delivering an irresistible flavor experience that keeps everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup cherry juice
- ¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the finely chopped pecans with cherry juice. Let sit for at least one hour.
- Cream softened butter and gradually beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in the pecan mixture and chopped maraschino cherries until well combined.
- Shape into 1-inch balls, cover, and chill for an hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate until fully coated, then place on parchment-lined tray.
- Chill until set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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