Moms Holiday Mint Balls Recipes

MY MOM'S HOLIDAY SAUSAGE HOLIDAY BALLS

Steps:

• For the applesauce: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Peel the apples, then thinly slice around the core. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a blender with the butter and puree. Set aside.
• For the sausage balls: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with the oil. Combine the sausage, cheese, pancake mix, chives, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about the size of a Ping-Pong ball). Place on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, leaving 1 inch between balls. Bake until cooked through and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the applesauce.

HOLIDAY BALLS

Steps:

• Place a sheet of waxed paper on the kitchen counter.
• Place the butter and 32 of the marshmallows in a 3-quart saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
• Stir in the food color and vanilla until the mixture is evenly colored. Stir in the cereal until it is evenly coated.
• Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray. For each ball, shape about 1/2 cup cereal mixture into a ball around 1 of the remaining marshmallows. Press the gumdrop pieces into the balls to decorate. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store the balls in a loosely covered container.

COOL MINT COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
• Shape into 40 (1-inch) balls; place in single layer in shallow waxed paper-lined pan. Freeze 10 min. Mix melted chocolate and food coloring until blended. Dip cookie balls, 1 at a time, in chocolate; return to prepared pan. Top with sprinkles.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

HOLIDAY M&M'S POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Pop the kettle corn in the microwave as directed on package. Remove unpopped kernels.
• Microwave Method:.
• In a large bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until marshmallows are melted and smooth (about 2 minutes)
• Add popcorn, stirring to coat.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Stir in M&M's. Let set for 5 minutes.
• Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
• Store popcorn balls in individual plastic bags at room temperature.
• Stove Top Method:.
• Melt butter in a large pot and add marshmallows.
• Stir until smooth and all melted.
• Add popcorn to a large bowl and pour the melted butter marshmallow mixture over top of popcorn. Stir well to coat popcorn.
• Let cool 5 minutes.
• Add M&M's and stir well. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
• Store popcorn in individual plastic bags at room temperature.

HOLIDAY BUTTER MINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and extract. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup crushed mints., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes., Coat warm cookies with remaining crushed mints. Cool on wire racks.

MINT JULEP BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa and nuts and mix well.
• Add bourbon, corn syrup, and peppermint extract and mix together with your hands until the mixture holds together.
• Form the mixture into 1 inch balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
• Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.