Delicious Carrot Balls

posted by SandyOH 02-18-100 8:40 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Delicious Carrot Balls
Recipe By : Romy Rischar - Partyline
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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9 large marshmallows
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups pared carrots -- sliced
2 cups water
3 tablespoons soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 Pinch nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup soft bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs


Preheat oven to 375° F. Have ready 9 large marshmallows. Combine 1 cup soft bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon.

Cook carrots in water until soft; drain well and mash. Add butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, grated orange rind, chopped pecans and 1 cup soft bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs to warm mashed carrots. Mix thoroughly.

Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the carrot mixture and press a marshmallow into the center; cover with carrot mixture to form a ball. Roll each ball in crumb mixture and space balls in a greased 10-inch square pan.

Bake at 375 F. for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 9 carrot balls


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