Peppermint Snowballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground nuts , optional
filling:
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp milk
3 tbsp crushed peppermint candies
1 drop red food coloring, optional
topping:
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour. Stir in nuts if desired. Knead dough until smooth and elastic. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
In small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, milk, candy and food coloring if desired. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a deep indentation in the center of each.
Fill with 1/4 teaspoon filling. Cover with 1/4 teaspoonfuls of dough; seal and reshape into balls. Combine topping ingredients; roll balls in topping.
Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Roll warm cookies in remaining topping; cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	332.63 Kcal (1393 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.98g	15%
Cholesterol	21.67mg	7%
Sodium	5.28mg	0%
Potassium	21.61mg	0%
Total Carbs	55.33g	18%
Sugars	14.8g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	0%
Protein	3.9g	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	4.2mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	304.13 Kcal (1273 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.13g	15%
Cholesterol	19.81mg	7%
Sodium	4.82mg	0%
Potassium	19.76mg	0%
Total Carbs	50.59g	18%
Sugars	13.53g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	0%
Protein	3.56g	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	3.8mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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