Cherry Balls Recipe

Delight your holiday guests with these quick and easy Cherry Balls! This irresistible recipe combines juicy cherries with a buttery, crunchy coating. Ready in under 30 minutes, these festive treats are perfect for parties or a special dessert.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 103.4 kcal
Protein 1g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Balls

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Coconut
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

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How to Make Cherry Balls

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon almond extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add 1 cup fine shredded coconut, mixing until evenly distributed.
  4. Gently roll each cherry in the coconut mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Roll the coated cherries in graham cracker crumbs until completely covered.
  6. Place the finished Cherry Balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the coating to set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

27g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Balls?

Cherry Balls takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Balls?

Cherry Balls has approximately 103.4 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Balls?

The key ingredients for Cherry Balls are Cherries, Butter, Icing Sugar, Milk, Almond Extract, Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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