Christmas Jewels
Delight in the festive magic of "Christmas Jewels," an irresistible no-bake holiday treat bursting with vibrant colors and decadent flavors. This simple yet stunning dessert combines the chewiness of golden raisins and candied fruits with the nutty crunch of pecans or walnuts, all held together by luscious sweetened condensed milk and a hint of vanilla. Rolled in powdered sugar for a frosty finish, these bite-sized balls glisten like edible ornaments, perfect for holiday parties or gifting. With a quick 20-minute prep time and no baking required, "Christmas Jewels" are as effortless as they are enchanting—ideal for adding a touch of holiday cheer to your dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 cups chopped candied cherries (red and green)
- 0.5 cup chopped candied pineapple
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, candied cherries, candied pineapple, golden raisins, and chopped nuts. Stir to distribute evenly.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly coated.
Gradually stir in the graham cracker crumbs, adding them in increments to ensure everything is well blended. The mixture should become slightly sticky but firm enough to shape.
Using clean hands, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it into small, bite-sized balls.
Place the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until it is completely coated.
Arrange the finished Christmas Jewels on a parchment-lined tray or in festive paper liners for presentation.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the treats to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a sweet holiday treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.4 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.2 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 960.2 g | 349% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.1 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 753.6 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1468 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3636 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
