Description
Festive, no-bake holiday treats packed with crushed peppermint, juicy cherries, and sweet coconut. These colorful Christmas balls are perfect for gifting or party trays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the jar)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Extra shredded coconut or crushed candy for rolling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, coconut, chopped cherries, powdered sugar, and crushed peppermint.
- Add cherry juice and peppermint extract, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Roll mixture into small 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Roll each ball in extra coconut or crushed candy to coat.
- Place on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
You can make these ahead—perfect for gifting or holiday dessert platters. Swap peppermint for vanilla if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint, cherry, Christmas, no-bake, dessert, candy balls