Description
Cherry Snowball Cookies are delightful treats that are perfect for holiday cookie trays, featuring a buttery base and a sweet cherry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined. Fold in chopped cherries and nuts if using.
- Shape cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden (do not overbake).
- Coat in sugar: While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool slightly, then roll again for a snowy coating.
- Serve: Store in an airtight container. Perfect for holiday cookie trays!
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-drained and patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg