• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup dry milk powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
• vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• sugar

Combine first 3 ingredients. Knead until smooth, then shape into small balls (about 3/4 inch wide). Heat oil and add cheese balls. Cook for a few minutes, or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Add water and sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Add cheese balls, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove cheese balls, drain, and serve.

Per serving: calories 404, fat 25.9g, 57% calories from fat, cholesterol 47mg, protein 11.2g, carbohydrates 33.1g, fiber 0.0g, sugar 33.0g, sodium 115mg, diet points 10.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.5, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 1.0, Fat: 4.6, Sugar: 1.5, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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