Moms Holiday Mint Balls Food

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.

MOM'S HOLIDAY MINT BALLS

Steps:

• mix cream cheese, powered sugar, flavoring, & food coloring (optional) with hands in large mixing bowl.
• shape or press into molds.
• roll in sugar to reduce stickiness.

CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE MINT BALLS

Steps:

• In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Add wafer crumbs; mix to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in jimmies. Place on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; freeze until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 1 month., To use frozen balls: Thaw at room temperature.

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.

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.