Low-Fat Recipes: Snow Balls in a Jar | Submitted By: Paula

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped pecansIn a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and flour. Place into a 1 quart canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top. Close the lid and attach a tag with the following instructions: Snow Balls, Makes 4 dozen. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 48 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 48

Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: < 1mgTotal Carbs: 10.4g    Dietary Fiber: 0.3gProtein: 1.1g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Father's Day Recipes: Scrumptious Sauerkraut Balls | Submitted By: Marie Kirk

1 pound pork sausage1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained and finely chopped1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1/4 cup milk3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs6 cups vegetable oil for deep-fryingIn a large skillet over medium high heat, fry pork sausage and onion until sausage is evenly brown and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly. Crumble sausage mixture into a large bowl and add drained sauerkraut, mustard, garlic salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Combine cream cheese and parsley, and mix into sauerkraut mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shape sauerkraut mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Coat balls with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Dip floured balls in egg mixture and then roll in remaining bread crumbs. Deep fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 287 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 50mg

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Christmas Recipes: Rum or Bourbon Balls | Submitted By: Elaine L. Smith

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup white sugar3 tablespoons corn syrup1/2 cup rum2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)1/3 cup confectioners' sugarPlace chocolate chips into a microwave-safe medium bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, stir and then continue to heat at 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Blend in rum. Add crushed vanilla wafers and chopped nuts. Mix until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Roll the chilled chocolate mixture into bite-size balls. Roll balls in a mixture of ground nuts and confectioner's sugar, or just plain confectioner's sugar. Store in a covered container for a week before serving to blend the flavors. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 162 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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