Description
Cherry Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery cookies with a delightful cherry flavor, coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and walnuts.
- Form dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cherry Snowball Cookies, cookies, dessert, cherry cookies