POINSETTIA BALLS

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Cut cherries in the shape of poinsettias make these cookies holiday favorites.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 3h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
⅓ cup honey
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
4 teaspoons orange juice
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup red candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until softened. Beat in honey. Add egg yolk, orange peel and orange juice and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
  • Separate egg and slightly beat egg white. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in egg white and then in the nuts. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Cut each cherry into 6-8 wedges. Place 4 or 5 wedges atop each ball so that it looks like a flower; press lightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Candice De Wee
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These poinsettia balls are a must-try for any holiday party.


Farhan Mohd
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Ujjal Kumar
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These are the best cheese balls I've ever had.


Asim Warraich
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These poinsettia balls are so festive and delicious. I can't wait to make them again.


Nephena Hallenberger
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I'm definitely going to make these again for my next party.


REHAN WARRIOR
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These poinsettia balls are the perfect holiday treat.


Sk Oliur Rahman
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These are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests.


Tshireletso Segopolo
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I love the combination of cheese, cranberries, and nuts in these poinsettia balls.


MH Tuhin
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These are the perfect size for an appetizer or a snack.


Thandeka Fihlani
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I made these for a potluck, and they were gone in minutes.


Seplu Seplu
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These are a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Zayan Shah
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These poinsettia balls are so delicious. The cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the cranberries add a tart sweetness.


Sf Rishi
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I love how these look! They're so festive and perfect for a holiday party.


Jenny Edochie
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These are the perfect holiday appetizer. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Estella Brooks
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I've made these poinsettia balls several times, and they're always a hit.


faresXcraft X
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These are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shamim Shehzad
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I made these for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best cheese balls they've ever had.


emmanuel Mejia
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These are perfect for a party appetizer or a quick snack.


Simaa Sharma
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, and they still turned out great.


Vim Kumar
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These poinsettia balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.