Delicious Cherry Caramel Extract Balls: Must-Try!
These Mouthwatering Cherry Caramel Extract Balls are little nuggets of pure joy, designed to melt in your mouth and leave you craving more. With a perfect balance of sweet and fruity flavors, they are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24-30 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Finely Crushed Vanilla Wafers (about 45–50 cookies)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Non-Alcoholic Cherry Extract
- 1 teaspoon Non-Alcoholic Caramel Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- Optional: 1-2 drops Red Food Coloring
- Optional: 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Dried Cherries
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crumb Base: In a food processor, pulse your vanilla wafers until they are very finely crushed, resembling fine sand. Transfer the crumbs to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a separate, larger mixing bowl, add your softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Infuse the Flavors: Add the non-alcoholic cherry extract, non-alcoholic caramel extract, and a tiny pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture. If using red food coloring, add 1-2 drops now. Beat until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour your finely crushed vanilla wafer crumbs into the cream cheese mixture. If adding optional finely chopped dried cherries, toss them in now too. Mix until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Chill for Firmness: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1-2 hours.
- Roll into Balls: Once chilled, take small portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into smooth, uniform balls.
- Coat and Finish: Roll them in powdered sugar or cocoa powder for coating. Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Final Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the finished balls for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Don't be shy with the extracts; start with the recommended amount and taste before the final chilling. If the mixture is sticky when rolling, dust your hands with powdered sugar or chill the mixture for an additional 30 minutes.