CHERRY WALNUT BALLS

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This old-fashioned holiday candy brightens up cookie plates and has become one of my signature confections, requested by family and friends. I made this up by combining two recipes. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
18 candied cherries
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes. Remove from the oven; stir well. Cool., Shape about 1 tablespoon of walnut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tyesha Renfro
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This is the best cherry walnut ball recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


sarita rai
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cherry walnut balls turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


ixi Codex
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These cherry walnut balls are too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ahsan Syed
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I wasn't sure how these cherry walnut balls would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Precious Moose
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These cherry walnut balls are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Chengeto Mvundura
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I love making these cherry walnut balls for bake sales. They're always a popular item and they sell out quickly.


Shahid Mehmood
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These cherry walnut balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Oratile Mohosho
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cherry walnut balls were to make. They turned out great and were a big hit with my friends.


Md Shahin Alom
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My family loves these cherry walnut balls. They're a delicious and easy treat that's perfect for any occasion.


Any Any
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I've been making these cherry walnut balls for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Emanij Tomblin
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These cherry walnut balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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