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.
