Cherry Snowball Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for Everyone
These cherry snowball cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion. Soft, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar give a sweet surprise of cherry flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- Make sure to drain the cherries well to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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