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Snowball Recipe

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I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and coconut wrapped around a chewy marshmallow center, yet they're surprisingly simple to assemble.

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Snowball Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + freezing

Yield: 36 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
3-1/2 cups flaked coconut, divided
32 to 35 large marshmallows

Directions

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, milk, cocoa and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cracker crumbs and 1-1/2 cups coconut. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
Using moistened hands, wrap about 1 tablespoon of mixture around each marshmallow (dip hands in water often to prevent sticking). Roll in remaining coconut; place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and freeze until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 145 calories, 7 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Snowballs in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2001, p37

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Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2013 by tashaluv

I made these a few days ago 12/30/2012,

I thought that the whole marshmallow was too much so I cut the marshmallow in half.

I found the snowball was a bit difficult to cover and roll, I did keep my hands moist but still... maybe I need more practice.

Reviewed on May. 09, 2012 by aggiechef

I made these for a party and I had people begging for the recipe. They're so good!!

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by MRPinter

Easy and very kid-friendly! I didn't have any graham crackers on hand, so I used crushed Oreo cookies instead and they turned out great.

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2011 by jamiesue101

I always have to make batches throughout the season! My kids never get sick of them!

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by tina.honsvick

These are amazing!!! I was reluctant to even try them, but hubby wanted them. I will make these every year. My kids loved them right out of the freezer and they keep so well! Fantastic recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by mamasquish

YUM, YUM, YUM! I made the Snowballs for this past Christmas and they were a HUGE hit! The ingredients mesh very well and it is a nice fluffy dessert. I will definitely be making them again, espeically since it is so easy in addition to tastey!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by Eris Song

This was definitely an interesting recipie! They were unique, and very good! We did not need to really thaw them much before we were able to eat them.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by - Gig -

These cookies are so YUMMY â™¥ One of my favorites!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by DeeEllen

They sound very good. How long do you thaw them before serving?