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coconut cherry balls

(8 ratings)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I received an e-mail last night from a fellow member, asking if I had a recipe for Cherry Balls. So, here's to you..you know who you are..I was happy to be able to help you, after your loss of the recipe. These sure are delicious! Enjoy!! My pictures

(8 ratings)
yield 20 - 25, depends how big you want them
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For coconut cherry balls

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded coconut
  • 1 Tbsp
    cream or milk
  • 1 sm
    jar, marachino cherries, ( mine were large, so i cut them in half)
  • 1/2 - 3/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs or finely chopped nuts

How To Make coconut cherry balls

  • 1
    Drain cherries and set aside.
  • 2
    Cream the softened butter and confectioners' sugar. I used my hand mixer.
  • 3
    Blend in the coconut and cream; mix well. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Take a piece of mixture in your hand, about a tablespoonful, flatten, add cherry and roll in your hand to completely cover the cherry.
  • 5
    Roll in graham cracker crumbs or nuts to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours to chill and firm.
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