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Best Holiday Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Sweet, tangy cranberry cocktail meatballs perfect for holiday parties and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 32 oz frozen meatballs
Sauce
  • 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or slow cooker
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a large saucepan or slow cooker.
  2. Add frozen meatballs and stir until coated.
  3. Cook until heated through and sauce thickens.
  4. Serve warm, garnished if desired.

Notes

Can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker.