Description
Cherry Snowball Cookies are soft, buttery cookies loaded with maraschino cherries and 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 nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and nuts if using.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can replace maraschino cherries with dried cherries for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cherry Snowball Cookies, Christmas cookies, dessert recipes