Description
Cherry Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that brings together the rich flavors of cherries and chocolate in a melt-in-your-mouth cookie. These buttery delights are rolled in powdered sugar, creating a snowy appearance that is perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will quickly become a favorite for both sharing and indulging. Pair them with a warm cup of homemade hot chocolate or serve them on a dessert platter to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp almond extract
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cherry extract
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup pecans, finely ground
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in the salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and cherry extract.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and ground pecans until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the flour until fully incorporated; adjust with more flour if necessary.
- Stir in the chocolate chips gently.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheet an inch apart.
- Bake for about 15–17 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack; then roll in powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg