Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls
Here's my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. Maraschino cherries add a sweet and unexpected punch to the holiday spice of gingersnaps. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Ingredients
- 40 gingersnap cookies
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1-1/4 cups sliced almonds, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 60 maraschino cherries, stems removed
Reviews
Delicious little gems. I thought of this more as a no-bake truffle than a cookie. Easy to make, and a great addition to any holiday cookie plate. This would be delicious using a shortbread cookie as well if you don’t want the spice level of a Gingersnap.