Description
Delicious cherry snowball cookies are soft, buttery treats with a nutty flavor and a burst of cherry sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and cherries.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cherry snowball cookies, dessert cookies, holiday cookies