Choco
Lebkuchen Cherry Balls Recipe
Ingredients
:
40
gingersnap cookies
1
package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2
cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1-1/4
cups sliced almonds, divided
2
tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
1
teaspoon almond extract
60
maraschino cherries, stems removed
How
To Make Choco Lebkuchen Cherry Balls :
Place
gingersnaps, cream cheese, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup almonds, orange
peel and extract in a food processor; process until combined. Refrigerate until
firm enough to form into balls. Pat cherries dry with paper towels. Wrap each
cherry with a rounded tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture; shape into a ball.
Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
Chop
remaining sliced almonds; set aside. In a double boiler, melt remaining
chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip cherry balls in chocolate; allow excess
to drip off. Sprinkle balls with almonds. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate
until set, about 1 hour.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
ball: 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 10g
carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.