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Poinsettia Balls

By: Laria Tabul  
"Cut cherries in the shape of poinsettias make these cookies holiday favorites."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 4 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup red candied cherries

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until softened. Beat in honey. Add egg yolk, orange peel and orange juice and mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
  4. Separate egg and slightly beat egg white. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in egg white and then in the nuts. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Cut each cherry into 6-8 wedges. Place 4 or 5 wedges atop each ball so that it looks like a flower; press lightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove and cool on rack.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 119 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by BLUESNO7 
This recipe tastes good, and is very decorative. The one down fall is that it does take a... MORE

 
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