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Margarita Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Full Recipe
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delightful Margarita Balls combine creamy lime-flavored filling with a hint of tequila and orange liqueur, rolled in a zesty sugar coating for a refreshing, bite-sized treat perfect for parties or casual snacking.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Triple Sec)
  • 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • Lime zest (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the cream cheese, lime juice, powdered sugar, tequila, and orange liqueur until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add Crumbs: Stir in the vanilla wafer crumbs until the mixture comes together and is sticky.
  3. Form Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Coat: Roll each ball in a mixture of sugar and lime zest.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the margarita balls for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  6. Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate the margarita balls for at least 2 hours to ensure they are firm and hold their shape.