Description
Cherry snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats with a delightful cherry flavor, rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and nuts.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until they are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let cool completely and roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh cherries for a more intense flavor.
- Adjust the amount of nuts to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cherry snowball cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking