Almond Snowballs
Almond Snowballs is a dairy free and lacto ovo vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 18 servings with 35 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat each. A mixture of flour, ounces, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 22 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Cherry Almond Tart, Almond Coffee Cake, and Almond and Coconut Cream Fruit Cake.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks, then add sugar and beat again until peaks are stiff. Beat in almond flavoring. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in half of the coconut.
Sprinkle in the nutmeg and flour, stir, then fold in the remaining coconut.
Using a melon baller or other small scoop, or working with 2 spoons, form 9 "snowballs" a couple of inches apart on each of 2 cookie sheets.
Bake snowballs 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
Remove from oven and garnish each snowball with half a cherry and a couple of slivered almonds.
Transfer to a rack or serving plate to cool.