Peppermint Snowballs

Peppermint Snowballs
Peppermint Snowballs might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 135 calories, 1g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. A mixture of milk, peppermint candies, ground nuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in nuts if desired. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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In small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, milk, candy and food coloring if desired.
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Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a deep indentation in the center of each.
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Fill with 1/4 teaspoon filling. Cover with 1/4 teaspoonfuls of dough; seal and reshape into balls.
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Combine topping ingredients; roll balls in topping.
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Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until firm.
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Roll warm cookies in remaining topping; cool on wire racks.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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