CHERRY SNOWBALLS
Cherry Snowballs is a soft and crumbly cookie that is bursting with cherry flavor. These bite-sized maraschino cherry cookies are made with a buttery dough that is wrapped around cherries, topped with a powdered sugar glaze and rolled in nutty coconut flakes.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 TBSP water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup quick-cooking oats
- ½ tsp salt
- 36 maraschino cherries patted dry
Coating:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups flaked coconut finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 350°.
- Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, water, vanilla and almond extracts. Use an electric mixer such as a Kitchen Aid or a hand mixer to simplify this step.
- Combine flour, oats and salt; gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture. Shape a TBSP of dough around each cherry, forming a ball.
- Bake: Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Glaze: Combine sugar and enough milk to achieve smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Let cool to set. Enjoy!
Notes
Cherry snowball cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature and they will last for up to 1 week. If stored in the refrigerator, they can last up to two weeks.
These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container or ziplocked bag. Defrost at room temperature before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg