CHRISTMAS BALLS WITH JUST 4 INGREDIENTS: SO GOOD YOU MIGHT AS WELL MAKE TWO BATCHES RIGHT AWAY
These no-bake Christmas balls use just four ingredients: cream cheese, powdered sugar, white chocolate and crushed peppermint. Quick to prepare and perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2.5 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 12 oz white chocolate chips for coating; melts well
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies finely crushed for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 24 equal-sized balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water or in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Using a fork, dip each chilled ball into the melted white chocolate to coat, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on the parchment.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the coated balls while the chocolate is still wet. Let the chocolate set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Store finished Christmas balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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