Brazil Nut Snowballs Recipe

I love this crispy and crunchy snack. Brazil Nut Snowballs are simple to make. Try out this easy recipe and enjoy this super delicious mid-day pick-me-up!
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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Egg1
 Vanilla2 Teaspoon
 Sifted flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Brazil nuts2 Cup (32 tbs), ground
 Brazil nuts2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Confectioner’s sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Confectioners sugar4 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 6817 Calories from Fat 4227

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 498 g765.8%

Saturated Fat 169.2 g845.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 574.3 mg191.4%

Sodium 1079.4 mg45%

Total Carbohydrates 538 g179.3%

Dietary Fiber 46.7 g186.6%

Sugars 288.7 g

Protein 110 g219.5%

Vitamin A 89.2% Vitamin C 6.2%

Calcium 95.8% Iron 141.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) In a bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat well till light and fluffy.
2) Stir in the egg and vanilla and beat well.
3) Combine and sift the flour and salt.
4) Stir into the creamed mix.
5) Add in the Brazil nuts and blend well.
6) Shape into 1/2 inch-diameter balls.
7) Arrange on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 350° F for 20 minutes.
8) Slightly cool.
9) Coat well with confectioners' sugar.
10) Cool well and roll in sugar again.

SERVING
11) Serve as a healthy snack.
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