Description
Indulge in the delightful elegance of Cherry Snowball Cookies, blending sweet cherries with buttery cookie dough, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanillla extract and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in chopped cherries to form a soft dough.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set but slightly soft.
- Cool cookies for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a twist, try adding almond extract or citrus zest. Ensure dried cherries are finely chopped to distribute flavor evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg