Best 2 Chocolate Dipped Snowballs Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate festive treat with our delectable Chocolate-Dipped Snowballs! These delightful confections, also known as Snowmen Truffles, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a winter wonderland. Each snowball is a perfect sphere of velvety white chocolate ganache, enrobed in a luscious dark chocolate shell and adorned with festive sprinkles. Bite into one of these ethereal treats, and let the rich chocolate flavors melt in your mouth, leaving a trail of pure bliss. Our carefully curated collection of recipes provides options for everyone, whether you prefer a classic chocolate ganache filling or a more adventurous peanut butter or peppermint filling. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating these enchanting snowballs, ensuring that they become the star of your holiday celebrations.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT SNOWBALLS

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If you like the taste of coconut and chocolate, you can't help but love these fancy and festive-looking cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
TOPPING:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons shortening
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in German sweet chocolate, coconut and pecans. , Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill 1 hour or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SNOWBALLS

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This recipe comes from the Holiday 2007 Kraft food and family issue. The 45 minutes includes refrigerating time also.

Provided by KaraRN

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 balls, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 (10 ounce) package jet-puffed marshmallows
1 (7 ounce) container baker's dipping chocolate
5 cups post Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, with almonds

Steps:

Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat.
Add marshmallows; cook for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cereal.
Cool slightly.
Shape into 24 balls with moistened hands and place on wax paper-covered baking sheet.
Cool completely.
Heat dipping chocolate as directed on container.
Dip top of each ball in chocolate and return to baking sheet dipped side up.
Refrigerate for 15 mintutes or until chocolate is firm.
These taste great with any flavor of Post Honey bunches of oats.

Tips:

For the best results, use high-quality chocolate. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will give you a rich, flavorful coating.
Make sure the cake balls are completely chilled before dipping them in the chocolate. This will help the chocolate set more quickly and smoothly.
If you're having trouble getting the chocolate to adhere to the cake balls, try dipping them in a thin layer of melted white chocolate first. This will help the chocolate stick better.
To create a fun and festive look, decorate the chocolate-dipped snowballs with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or grated chocolate.
Store the chocolate-dipped snowballs in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate-dipped snowballs are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these festive treats that are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive holiday treat, give chocolate-dipped snowballs a try.