Sweet snowballs

Sweet snowballs
25 min.
16
252kcal

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Are you ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful dessert that looks as good as it tastes? Introducing Sweet Snowballs! This no-bake treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy family snack, or a fun party appetizer to impress your guests. With a perfect balance of sweet and chewy textures, these little bites are sure to brighten up any dessert table.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, creamy center, expertly coated in a blanket of desiccated coconut and adorned with creamy white chocolate. The pops of chewy mini marshmallows and tart cranberries add an exciting burst of flavor, while the rich tea biscuits provide a satisfying crunch. Not to mention, they are incredibly simple and quick to make, taking just 25 minutes of your time. In a whirlwind of mixing and rolling, you'll create 16 delightful snowballs that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Whether you’re looking for a special treat for a festive occasion or just a fun activity to do with the kids, these Sweet Snowballs are a perfect choice. So gather your ingredients, channel your inner pastry chef, and let’s get rolling on this delicious adventure!

Ingredients

  • 50 cupcake liners (we used shop-bought Madeira cake)
  • 100 coconut flakes 
  • 50 cranberries dried
  • tbsp golden syrup 
  • 50 marshmallows mini
  • 100 grands flaky refrigerator biscuits 
  • 400 chocolate white
  • 50 frangelico white
  • 50 frangelico white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Melt thechocolate in a bowlover a pan of simmering water.Meanwhile, crush the biscuitsand Maltesers in a large bowlwith a rolling pin.
  2. Add mini marshmallows, dried cranberries and cake crumbs, then the chocolate and goldensyrup.
  3. Mix well. Tip desiccatedcoconut onto a plate. Drop largespoonfuls of mixture onto the plate, thenroll them around, coating in coconut andshaping into balls.
  4. Place on a baking trayand chill for 30 mins before serving.
  5. Sprinkle with edible glitter if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein3.81%
Fat49.12%
Carbs47.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.09
Glycemic Load
16.42
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.277391301549%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.04kcal
12.6%
Fat:14.12g
21.73%
Saturated Fat:9.04g
56.49%
Carbohydrates:30.45g
10.15%
Net Carbohydrates:29.1g
10.58%
Sugar:25g
27.78%
Cholesterol:5.31mg
1.77%
Sodium:59.75mg
2.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.46g
4.93%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.75%
Phosphorus:64.41mg
6.44%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.17%
Calcium:56.63mg
5.66%
Fiber:1.34g
5.37%
Selenium:3.15µg
4.5%
Copper:0.08mg
3.86%
Potassium:115.59mg
3.3%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%
Vitamin K:3.38µg
3.22%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.19%
Iron:0.52mg
2.89%
Magnesium:10.06mg
2.52%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.48%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.38%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.37%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.34%
Folate:8.59µg
2.15%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.96%