Description
Cherry snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats filled with tart cherries and coated in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped cherries (dried or maraschino)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- They can be made a day in advance.
- Use fresh or dried cherries for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry snowball cookies