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Key Lime Pie Balls

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chillingYIELD: 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, crushed wafers, cracker crumbs, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, lime juice and zest, salt and cinnamon until blended. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • 2. Roll cookie balls in remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Store cookies between pieces of parchment in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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@Chi-town girl   Thanks for posting this recipe.

I think this will be a great treat for the summer.  No cranking on the oven, no over the top ingredients and not labor intensive.  What's not to like?

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@Pezzie wrote:

@Chi-town girl   Thanks for posting this recipe.

I think this will be a great treat for the summer.  No cranking on the oven, no over the top ingredients and not labor intensive.  What's not to like?


@Pezzie - you're welcome! Some clever bakers have given me delicious options.

 

I would LOVE to make several of these ball recipes on Sunday, but I won't have enough time. Let's see what our recipe friends vote. 


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@Chi-town girl  Mmmmmm.  I will have to make these.  Makes me long for Margaritaville.  

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Thank You for posting this recipe @Chi-town girl!!

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@SloopJohnB wrote:

@Chi-town girl  Mmmmmm.  I will have to make these.  Makes me long for Margaritaville.  


Yes @SloopJohnB  😋


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@Toots711 wrote:

Thank You for posting this recipe @Chi-town girl!!


@Toots711 - you're welcome!


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Thanks Chi!  Who thinks the cinnamon is surprising in this recipe?? 

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@Skyegirl21 wrote:

Thanks Chi!  Who thinks the cinnamon is surprising in this recipe?? 


@Skyegirl21 - hmmm, I agree, not typical for Key Lime Pie. I bet it can be left out. 


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Just made this, easy, delicious and family liked!  A triple winner.  Thanks for sharing the recipe.