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Irresistible Christmas Pinwheel Cookies for Holiday Joy

Quick and flavorful Christmas cranberry meatballs that are perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 package Frozen Pre-Cooked Meatballs beef or turkey for best flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 jar Jellied Cranberry Sauce use whole cranberry sauce for chunkier texture
  • 1 cup Chili Sauce substitute with barbecue sauce if desired
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Combine the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in the skillet. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  2. Once the sauce is hot, add the frozen pre-cooked meatballs to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, allowing to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the meatballs into a serving bowl and garnish with chopped herbs if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality frozen meatballs for better flavor. Allow them to simmer longer in the sauce for deeper flavor absorption.

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