Project 14~ A Christmas fav of mine~Cherry Balls

My mother started making cherry balls sometime in the early '80's...and they have always been a favourite of mine.

When I lived at home, I used to eat them out of the freezer where my mother had safely stowed them away until Christmas.

I can attest that they are just as good frozen as they are at room temperature!

This is another easy recipe...no oven required!

This also a great project to do with kids since it involves using play dough skills.

The recipe:

1/ 2 cup butter

1-1/2 cups coconut

                                                                 1-1/2 cups icing sugar

1-Tablespoon milk or water

1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

1 small bottle maraschino cherries

graham cracker crumbs

Directions:

Drain cherries well and pat dry. Beat butter, coconut, icing sugar, almond flavoring and milk or water with mixer.

Chill for a bit in the fridge.

Using a teaspoon, take portions of dough and wrap around a cherry. Roll in graham cracker crumbs.

I like to place the balls in little decorative paper cups.

This recipe can be made ahead and kept in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Very yummy.

Very messy on the hands.

And here are some cherry balls leaving the house....all dressed up for a party!



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