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Cherry-Hazelnut Snowballs




Source of Recipe


Source: Better Homes and Gardens


List of Ingredients




1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/3 cup snipped dried cherries and/or finely chopped dried figs
1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts (filberts) or almonds, chopped
3/4 cup coconut


Recipe



1. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until combined. Stir in cherries and/or figs and hazelnuts.
2. Chill in refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Using your hands, shape mixture into 2 balls. Roll balls in coconut. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator until serving time. Makes 2 balls (thirty-two one-tablespoon servings)