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Circus Animal Cookie Balls Recipe

Delightful Circus Animal Cookie Balls Recipe for Kids


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  • Author: Margaret
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookie balls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Circus Animal Cookie Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining crushed frosted circus animal cookies and cream cheese, coated in colorful candy melts and almond bark, then decorated with rainbow nonpareil sprinkles.


Ingredients

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  • 9 ounce package frosted circus animal cookies (Mother’s brand recommended)
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 ounces hot pink candy melts
  • 6 ounces white almond bark
  • Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Using a food processor, pulse the frosted animal cookies until broken into small pieces, then continue processing on low speed until finely crushed.
  2. Slice the softened cream cheese into the food processor and pulse until completely combined with the crushed cookies.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to place the cookie balls on.
  4. Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie ball dough portion.
  5. Roll each scooped portion into a smooth ball and place on the lined baking sheet.
  6. Refrigerate the baking sheet with cookie balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Melt the hot pink candy melts and white almond bark separately in microwave-safe bowls in 30-second increments until smooth.
  8. Remove chilled cookie balls from refrigerator and carefully dip half into the melted hot pink candy melts using a fork; tap the fork against the bowl to remove excess coating.
  9. While coating is still wet, sprinkle rainbow nonpareils over the dipped cookie balls.
  10. Repeat the dipping and decorating process for the remaining cookie balls in the white almond bark coating.
  11. Refrigerate the coated cookie balls for 30 minutes or until the coating is completely firm.
  12. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Perfect for parties and celebrations.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
  • Prep Time: 24 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie ball
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg