Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Snowball Cookies, a festive treat that beautifully encapsulates the essence of winter. These cookies feature a buttery dough mixed with tangy maraschino cherries, sweetened coconut, and crunchy walnuts, creating a unique flavor profile that will warm your heart. Their snowy powdered sugar coating adds a touch of magic, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and utterly delicious, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar (divided)
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup instant oats
- ¼ cup finely chopped sweetened coconut
- ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 pinch salt
- 15 maraschino cherries (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together ¼ cup of powdered sugar and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, instant oats, coconut, walnuts, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling them in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <1mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting walnuts with pecans or adding chocolate chips. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help maintain shape during baking.