Armadillo Balls 6 to 8 jalape?o peppers1/2 pound Monterey jack cheese, grated1/2 pound hot pork sausage5 ounces Bisquick1 package Pork "Shake ‘N Bake”1 egg, beaten Split peppers. Remove seeds. Stuff inside of pepper with Monterey jack cheese.   Combine cheese, sausage and Bisquick. Wrap dough around pepper. Roll in beaten egg. Roll in Shake ‘n Bake. [...]

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Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Balls (German Christmas Candy) 2 (8 ounce) cans almond paste 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons amaretto, divided4 teaspoons almond extract, divided 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup cornstarch 16 ounces Hershey’s special dark chocolate 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate In a large bowl, cut almond paste into chunks; add egg whites, [...]

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Cherry Rum Balls 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup rum 1/4 cup light corn syrup 3 cups fine vanilla wafer crumbs (about 80 cookies) 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugarAdditional confectioners’ sugarRed candied cherries, halved Place chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir until [...]

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Cocoa Butter Balls Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine.com 11/28/2001 8:39 am 2/3 cup butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon water or coffee 1/2 tablespoon rum 1/2 cup nuts, your choice (optional) 1 1/2 cups oatmeal (or more, if desired) Powdered sugar Cream butter and granulated sugar. Mix cocoa powder and [...]

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Butter Gum Balls Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal – Wednesday, October 24, 2001 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter Put all the ingredients into the saucepan and stir over a low heat until the mixture becomes a beautiful toffee color, and quite thick. This [...]

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Gold-Dusted Bourbon Pecan Balls Source: Gourmet, December 1995 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon edible gold powder 2 cups vanilla-wafer crumbs (from about 55 cookies) 1/2 cup pecans, toasted, cooled, and chopped fine 1/3 cup bourbon 3 tablespoons honey In a small bowl sift together cocoa powder [...]

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Creme de Menthe Balls 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers1 cup confectioners? sugar1/2 cup crushed pecans1/3 cup cr?me de menthe (see note)2 tablespoons corn syrup1/2 cup grated chocolate In bowl, mix together all ingredients except chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour. After refrigeration, scoop out dough by the half tablespoon. Roll into 1/2-inch balls. Roll balls in grated [...]

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Margarita Balls 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers1/2 cup pretzel crumbs1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar, sifted3/4 cup frozen margarita or limeade concentrate, thawed6 ounces cream cheese1 teaspoon tequila, or to taste (optional)1 teaspoon Triple Sec (orange liqueur), or to taste (optional)Rind from 1 lime, grated fine, divided1 (2.25 ounce) shaker green decorator sugar1 cup [...]

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Candy Cane Popcorn Balls 1/4 cup butter or margarine1 bag miniature marshmallows (6 cups)1 (4 ounce) box gelatin (any flavor)12 cups popped popcorn (3 quarts)1 cup candy corn Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin until well mixed. [...]

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Caramel Balls 36 caramels 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup coconut 1 cup Rice Krispies 1 cup cornflakes, crushed 1 cup chopped pecans Melt caramels in with milk in a double boiler. Add coconut, Rice Krispies, cornflakes and chopped pecans. Roll into balls, then roll in coconut.

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