Irresistibly Soft Cherry Snowball Cookies: The Best Cozy Treat
These Irresistibly Soft Cherry Snowball Cookies are the perfect cozy treat, blending soft texture with a delightful cherry flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped cherries gently.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Form the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar once they have cooled slightly.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure butter is softened but not melted.
- Experiment with different nuts or dried fruits if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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