{"id":6682,"date":"2025-11-13T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=6682"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:20:59","slug":"christmas-chocolate-rice-krispie-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/13\/christmas-chocolate-rice-krispie-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ingredients:<\/p>\n

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\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/p>\n

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\u00be cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n

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1 large egg<\/p>\n

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n

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1\u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n

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\u00bd teaspoon baking powder<\/p>\n

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\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/p>\n

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6 maraschino cherries, halved<\/p>\n

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\u00bc cup crushed pineapple, drained well<\/p>\n

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2 tablespoons brown sugar<\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/p>\n

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Preheat the Oven:<\/p>\n

Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.<\/p>\n

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Cream Butter and Sugars:<\/p>\n

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy\u2014about 2\u20133 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Add Egg and Vanilla:<\/p>\n

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated and creamy.<\/p>\n

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Combine Dry Ingredients:<\/p>\n

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.<\/p>\n

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Mix the Batter:<\/p>\n

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until a soft dough forms.<\/p>\n

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Add the Fruit:<\/p>\n

Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple to prevent excess liquid, keeping the dough firm enough to handle.<\/p>\n

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Form the Balls:<\/p>\n

Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.<\/p>\n

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Add Cherries:<\/p>\n

Press a halved maraschino cherry gently into the center of each ball for a festive look.<\/p>\n

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Bake:<\/p>\n

Bake for 12\u201314 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges and set in the center.<\/p>\n

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Cool and Decorate:<\/p>\n

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n

(Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate or dip half the cookie in chocolate for a \u201cChristmas Rice Krispie Ball\u201d twist.)<\/p>\n

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Nutritional Information:<\/p>\n

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\u23f0 Prep Time: 15 minutes | \ud83c\udf73 Cook Time: 14 minutes | \u23f1\ufe0f Total Time: 29 minutes<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Calories: ~125 kcal per cookie | \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Servings: ~20 cookies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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