No-Bake Raisin Chocolate Cherry Liqueur Balls
Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup California raisins
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup cherry liqueur
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 cup white vanilla chips
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Cooking Directions:
- In large bowl, combine chocolate crumbs, walnuts, raisins and powdered sugar; mix well. Add liqueur and syrup; mix well to make a stiff mixture.
- Form into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper. Let stand 1 hour to set.
- Combine vanilla extract chips and oil in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds or until melted, stirring once during cooking.
- Dip tops of balls in melted chips, or drizzle over balls.
- Store in air-tight container for several hours to allow flavor to develop.
Makes 42 confections.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/42 of recipe): Calories: 70; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 50mg.
Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board.