Turtle Cookie Balls
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
21
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Course
Dessert
Turtle Cookie Balls
Description
This recipe brings together softened cream cheese with crushed vanilla wafers and caramel ice cream topping to form a rich, creamy base. Once combined, the mixture is shaped into small balls and briefly frozen to firm up, making them easier to dip in melted chocolate.
After freezing, each ball is coated with melted semi-sweet baking chocolate and placed on waxed paper to set. Chopped pecans are sprinkled on top before refrigerating until firm. The final treat offers a blend of creamy, crunchy, and nutty elements with sweet caramel and chocolate layers.
Turtle Cookie Balls require minimal cooking and refrigeration time, making them convenient for gatherings or as a make-ahead dessert. They are easy to portion, enjoy, and share.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 70 vanilla wafer cookies finely crushed (about 2-1/3 cups)
- 3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
- 16 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate broken into pieces, melted
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
- Shape into 42 (1-inch) balls. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Dip balls in melted chocolate and place in a single layer in a shallow waxed paper-lined pan.
- Sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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