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Cherry Bombs for Christmas!

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๐ŸŒŸ Making Them Again! Nebraska-Style Runzas Recipe! ๐ŸŒŸ

Are you ready to bake something thatโ€™s sure to win hearts (again!)? ๐Ÿ’• These Nebraska-Style Runzas are packed with savory goodness โ€“ a warm, pillowy dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, and onions! ๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿฅฌโœจ It’s a Midwest classic that’s hard to resist!

Hereโ€™s the full recipe to make them just as delicious as the first time (or better ๐Ÿ˜‰)!

Why Youโ€™ll Love Cherry Bombs for Christmas

These treats are:
๐ŸŽ‰ Festive: Perfectly aligned with the holiday spirit, thanks to the peppermint crunch and bright red cherries!
๐Ÿ’จ Quick & Easy: Takes just minutes to assemble but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
๐Ÿคฉ Customizable: Swap toppings, chocolates, or flavors to suit your personal taste.
๐Ÿ’ Crowd-Pleasing: A mix of textures and flavors that everyone will love!

Creative Serving Ideas

๐Ÿง Mini Dessert Board: Arrange Cherry Bombs with other holiday treats like cookies, fudge, and candy canes for a stunning dessert spread.
๐Ÿธ Cocktail Garnish: Use these as a fun and festive garnish for holiday cocktails or mocktails โ€“ theyโ€™re an instant conversation starter!
๐Ÿท Wine Pairing: Pair these with a glass of dessert wine or champagne for a sophisticated holiday treat.
๐ŸŽ Edible Gifts: Pack them in decorative boxes or jars, add a festive ribbon, and youโ€™ve got a thoughtful homemade gift!

Fun Facts About Cherry Bombs

  • The name “Cherry Bombs” comes from their pop of flavor and resemblance to firecrackers, symbolizing bursts of holiday joy. ๐ŸŽ‡
  • White chocolate and peppermint are classic holiday pairings because their cool, creamy taste complements each other perfectly. โ„๏ธ
  • Maraschino cherries are preserved in syrup, giving them a sweet, nostalgic flavor that brings back childhood memories. ๐Ÿฌ

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour ๐Ÿฅ–
  • 2 ยผ tsp active dry yeast ๐ŸŒŸ
  • 1 cup warm milk ๐Ÿฅ›
  • ยผ cup sugar ๐Ÿฌ
  • 1 large egg ๐Ÿฅš
  • 1 tsp salt ๐Ÿง‚
  • ยผ cup butter, melted ๐Ÿงˆ

For the Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef ๐Ÿ–
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage ๐Ÿฅฌ
  • 1 small onion, diced ๐Ÿง…
  • 1 tsp garlic powder ๐Ÿง„
  • 1 tsp black pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
  • Salt to taste ๐Ÿง‚
  • 1 tbsp olive oil ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

Instructions:

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