Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Cherry Snowball Cookies, a festive treat that captures the essence of winter in every bite. These cookies feature a buttery dough infused with tangy maraschino cherries, sweet coconut, and crunchy walnuts, all rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Whether you’re sharing them at holiday gatherings or enjoying them during cozy afternoons, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress. The ease of preparation makes this recipe perfect for bakers of all skill levels, allowing you to create delicious memories with friends and family.
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
- Pinch of salt
- 15 maraschino cherries (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the 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, chopped coconut, walnuts, and salt; stir until combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries into the dough mixture.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes or until edges turn slightly golden.
- Roll warm cookies in remaining powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg