Cherry Balls

Prep: 15 min Serves: 18 Cuisine: American

Cherry Balls are sweet, coconut-flavored confections with a tart cherry center, perfect for parties or as a delightful treat for coconut and cherry lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon almond flavoring
  • 1 jar cherries
  • Graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. Blend margarine, confectioners' sugar, flaked coconut, evaporated milk, and almond flavoring well.
  2. Wrap 1 teaspoon of the mixture around each cherry and roll in graham cracker crumbs.
  3. Chill the formed balls for one hour.
  4. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

501 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.7g 5% DV
Total Fat 30.9g 40% DV
Carbs 56g 20% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 37.7g 75% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 249.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 178.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 109.8mg 8% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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