About
Freezer Cookies are a miracle, a marvel of sweet thinking and sweet tastes! These little treats use tangy, rich cream cheese and fruity cereal as the base and then take a trip to the freezer for a refreshing twist on regular cookies. Then they're dipped in creamy white chocolate with a hint of bright lemon for a crisp, vibrant flavor. Colorful, easy, and just so much fun, Freezer Cookies can make any get-together a cool experience!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fruity Pebbles™ cereal
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- white sugar, to taste
- 8 ounces white candy-coating pieces
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
- sprinkles, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -In a food processor, add the cereal and process it until finely crushed.
Step 2 -Add the cream cheese to the food processor and process again until blended.
Step 3 -Shape the cereal mixture into 1-inch balls.
Step 4 -Coat the bottom of a glass with nonstick spray.
Step 5 -Dip the bottom of the prepared glass in the sugar.
Step 6 -Spread the cereal balls out on a baking tray lined with wax paper.
Step 7 -Press the balls with the bottom of the prepared glass to flatten them to a 1/4-inch thickness, dipping the bottom of the glass back into the sugar, as needed.
Step 8 -Place the baking tray in the freezer and let the cookies freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
Step 9 -In a microwave-safe bowl, add the candy-coating pieces and the shortening and microwave until melted.
Step 10 -Stir until smooth.
Step 11 -Stir in the lemon extract.
Step 12 -Dip the cookies in the coating mixture, allowing the excess to drip off.
Step 13 -Place the dipped cookies back on the baking tray.
Step 14 -Immediately decorate the cookies with the sprinkles.
Step 15 -Serve.
