CANDY CANE SNOWBALLS

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I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe when I had leftover candy canes. We dip the snowballs into a white candy coating, then into crushed peppermint candy. -Debby Anderson, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces white candy coating, melted
1/3 to 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, 3-4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. , Dip tops of cookies into candy coating, allowing excess to drip off; dip into crushed candies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Zahid Mukhtyar
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These snowballs are the perfect holiday treat! I can't wait to make them again next year.


Harley Durham
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I love how these snowballs look like little snowballs. They're so festive!


Sahajan Ali
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These snowballs are a great way to use up leftover candy canes.


Mama D Layer
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I found these snowballs to be a bit dry. I think I'll add some more butter next time.


Leticija Cimfiba
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These snowballs are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


NAHID GAMIHG
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I love that these snowballs are made with real candy canes. It gives them such a delicious flavor.


Eleyas Sorder
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These snowballs are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Rijan Saru
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I'm definitely going to make these snowballs for my next holiday party. They look so festive and delicious!


Riman Khan
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These snowballs are so easy to make! I love that I don't need any special ingredients or equipment.


Mohamed Alieu Sow
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I'm not a big fan of candy canes, but these snowballs look amazing! I might have to give them a try.


Shahabaz khan
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These snowballs sound delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Portia Tintswalo
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I love how these snowballs look! They're so pretty and festive.


Mahoro Fororance
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These snowballs are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Md Mk
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I made these snowballs for my kids' Christmas party and they were a huge success! The kids loved helping me make them and they were so excited to eat them. They were gone in minutes!


Zeeshan Bhai
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These candy cane snowballs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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