Cherry Snowball Cookies
Delight in Cherry Snowball Cookies buttery sweet and tangy goodness Perfect for festive treats and everyday indulgences Try them today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Gradually blend in the flour and nuts until well combined.
- Pat the maraschino cherries dry, then wrap the dough around each cherry to form a ball.
- Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While still warm, roll cookies in additional powdered sugar and let cool on wire racks.
Notes
Cherry Snowball Cookies offer a delightful holiday twist, blending nostalgia and novelty with a juicy cherry surprise.