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Margarita Balls

Delicious No-Bake Margarita Balls for a Fun Festive Treat

Delicious No-Bake Margarita Balls offer a sweet and tangy taste, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Vanilla Wafer Crumbs or graham cracker crumbs for a unique twist
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust according to desired sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice fresh limes yield the best taste
  • 2 Tbsp Tequila adjust or omit based on preference
  • 1 Tbsp Orange Liqueur optional; substitute with orange juice if avoiding alcohol
For Coating
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Zest use fresh zest for maximum impact

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • Hand mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Mixing and Chilling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lime juice, and tequila. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Forming and Coating
  1. After chilling, roll small portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Mix lime zest and additional powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll each ball in this mixture until fully coated.
  3. Return the coated balls to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for best texture. Serve cold for optimal taste.

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