Cherry Snowball Cookies
Cherry Snowball Cookies are a delightful and irresistible treat, perfect for special occasions or everyday enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained well and chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla and almond extracts until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans (or walnuts) and chopped, well-drained maraschino cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between each. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While still slightly warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let cookies cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- Make sure the cherries are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the cookies.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer storage; just thaw before serving.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg