Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) Balls, a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion! These bite-sized delights combine rich semisweet chocolate, smooth vanilla, and colorful cherries, making them an irresistible addition to family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy nights at home. With their simple preparation and family-friendly appeal, you can whip up a batch in no time. Plus, they’re ideal for meal prep since they taste even better after resting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 24 red candied cherries, halved
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips with the alcohol-free vanilla extract and light corn syrup in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, chopped pecans, and half a cup of confectioners' sugar.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crumb mixture and stir until evenly blended.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in the remaining confectioners' sugar.
- Press half a cherry into the center of each ball.
- Store in an airtight container to let flavors develop before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg