Immerse yourself in the delightful world of "Chocolate Dipped Snowballs" and embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible treats. These decadent delights are a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with a crispy cookie center enveloped in a velvety chocolate shell. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting these delectable confections that are perfect for any occasion, be it a festive gathering, a cozy afternoon tea, or simply a sweet treat to indulge in.
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CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT SNOWBALLS
If you like the taste of coconut and chocolate, you can't help but love these fancy and festive-looking cookies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in German sweet chocolate, coconut and pecans. , Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill 1 hour or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SNOWBALLS
This recipe comes from the Holiday 2007 Kraft food and family issue. The 45 minutes includes refrigerating time also.
Provided by KaraRN
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 24 balls, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat.
- Add marshmallows; cook for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in cereal.
- Cool slightly.
- Shape into 24 balls with moistened hands and place on wax paper-covered baking sheet.
- Cool completely.
- Heat dipping chocolate as directed on container.
- Dip top of each ball in chocolate and return to baking sheet dipped side up.
- Refrigerate for 15 mintutes or until chocolate is firm.
- These taste great with any flavor of Post Honey bunches of oats.
Tips:
- Use a large bowl to mix the cookie dough so that you have plenty of room to work.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it into balls. This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
- Use a small cookie scoop to make the cookie balls. This will help you get uniform-sized cookies.
- Roll the cookie balls in powdered sugar before dipping them in chocolate. This will help the chocolate stick to the cookies.
- Be sure to use a good quality chocolate for dipping. This will make a big difference in the taste of the cookies.
- Let the chocolate-dipped cookies cool completely before serving. This will help the chocolate harden and set.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-dipped snowballs are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chocolate-dipped snowballs that will be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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