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Dreamy Cherry Snowball Cookies

These cookies are a burst of flavor with a soft, buttery texture and sweet maraschino cherries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • to taste additional powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined. Then, gently fold in the chopped nuts and maraschino cherries.
  5. Scoop out the dough and roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with additional powdered sugar once completely cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalProtein: 1gSodium: 50mg

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