Here's my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen with a surprise inside. Maraschino cherries add a sweet and unexpected punch to the holiday spice of gingersnaps. Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois.
Ingredients for Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls Recipe
8 Gingersnap cookies
1/5 Package cream cheese, softened
0.30 cup Semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup Sliced almonds, divided
0.40 tablespoon Chopped candied orange peel
1/5 teaspoon Almond extract
12 Maraschino cherries, stems removed
Nutrition value
517
calories per serving
37 g Fat10 g Protein35 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
37g
Protein
10g
Carbs
35g
Fiber
6g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
35g
Protein
10g
Fiber
6g
Fats
Fat
37g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
101mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
2mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
2mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
33mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
11mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
138mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
277mg
Selenium
6mcg
Zinc
1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment