Snowballs date balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these no-bake treats are perfect for busy weeknights or as a healthy dessert. Snowballs date balls are also a great way to use up leftover dates, which are a good source of fiber, potassium, and other essential nutrients.
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SNOWBALLS II
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream the butter with 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla. Mix in the flour, pecans, and salt. Roll about 1 tablespoon or so of dough into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until bottoms are golden, about 15 minutes. Do not allow these cookies to get too brown: it's better to undercook them than to overcook them. While cookies are still hot, roll them in confectioners' sugar. Once they have cooled, roll them in confectioners' sugar once more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
SNOWBALLS
"I first tried this recipe because it's low in fat, but now I make these treats for their fruity taste," admits Madeline Scholfield of Winchester, Illinois. "The folks in my pinochle clubs love them."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cereal and prunes in a food processor or blender; cover and process until cereal is crumbled. Add raisins, apricots and pecans; process until finely chopped. , Shape in 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Roll in sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
NO-BAKE FUDGY SNOW BALLS
These No-Bake Fudgy Snow Balls are made with dates, almonds and cocoa powder, no oil or butter, and no baking required!
Provided by Gina
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add almonds to your food processor and pulse until ground.
- Add dates, cocoa powder, honey, and water. Mix until it forms a sticky mass. If it seems too dry, add a little water, 1 tsp at a time.
- Wash hands and using damp hands (keep sink running) measure 1 tbsp and roll into a ball with the dough. Set balls on parchment paper.
- Put confectioner's sugar in a bowl.
- Roll balls in your hand and then roll in sugar.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ball, Calories 70 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g
MINI DATE-NUT SNOWBALLS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Time 10m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread the coconut on a plate. Put the dates, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
- Form rounded 1/2 teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls with your fingers, then roll in the coconut, pressing to coat.
DATE SNOWBALLS
I have not made these but they sound good and so easy. I am totally guessing here at the number the recipe makes too !!
Provided by katew
Categories Healthy
Time 30m
Yield 20 snowballs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine dates. butter and egg in a saucepan.
- Cook on low heat for 10 minutes till dates are really soft.
- Stir often, allow to cool.
- Add vanilla , salt and crushed cereal, mix well.
- Roll into small balls, coat in coconut.
- Allow to set in fridge for 2 or 3 hours.
DIRTY SNOWBALLS
I love this candy and make it every Christmas. If you are lucky enough to live near a Trader Joe's, their Candy Cane Joe-Joes in place of the Oreos are also a tasty change up.
Provided by quirkycook
Categories Candy
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 dozen snowballs
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and cookie crumbs. I use my hands for this. Mess, but easier than trying to use a spoon.
- Let mixture cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll mixture into bite size balls and freeze for one hour.
- Melt almond bark in a double boiler.
- Dip frozen balls into almond bark and place on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze until bark is hardened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.8, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 716, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 46.2, Protein 10.3
SNOWBALL
I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and coconut wrapped around a chewy marshmallow center, yet they're surprisingly simple to assemble.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the butter, milk, cocoa and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cracker crumbs and 1-1/2 cups coconut. Let stand until cool enough to handle., Using moistened hands, wrap about 1 tablespoon of mixture around each marshmallow (dip hands in water often to prevent sticking). Roll in remaining coconut; place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and freeze until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SNOWBALLS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C.) Lightly butter 2 baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour and salt; mix into the butter mixture. Stir in the pecans. Dust your hands with a little of the confectioners' sugar and roll the dough into 1 inch balls.
- Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes or just until brown. Put on racks to cool for 15 minutes, then roll in the confectioners sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
CLASSIC SNOWBALL
Serve a classic snowball at Christmas for your guests. With advocaat, lemonade and ice, it's the ultimate retro cocktail to celebrate the festive season
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Cocktails, Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a glass with ice and if using, add up to 15ml of lime juice or lime cordial (or to your taste). Pour the advocaat and lemonade over the ice and stir gently until the outside of the glass feels cold.
- Garnish with the maraschino cherry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use ripe dates: Soft, ripe dates are easier to blend and will give your snowballs a smoother texture.
- Soak the dates in warm water: Soaking the dates in warm water for 10-15 minutes will soften them even more and make them easier to blend.
- Use a high-powered blender or food processor: A high-powered blender or food processor will help you achieve a smooth, creamy texture for your snowballs.
- Add other ingredients to taste: Feel free to add other ingredients to your snowballs, such as nuts, seeds, spices, or extracts, to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Roll the snowballs in shredded coconut or chopped nuts: This will give your snowballs a festive appearance and add extra flavor and texture.
- Store the snowballs in the refrigerator or freezer: Snowballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Snowballs are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create snowballs that are both beautiful and delicious. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, give snowballs a try!
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