Cherry Snowball Cookies
Soft, buttery cherry snowball cookies studded with finely chopped dried cherries and finished with a delicate powdered sugar coating. A cozy, modern twist on a classic holiday cookie that melts in your mouth.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer or spoon
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped dried cherries.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then roll again in powdered sugar.
Notes
Use truly softened butter for a smooth dough. Roll cookies in powdered sugar while still warm and again once cooled for the best snowy coating. Finely chopping the cherries ensures even distribution and tender cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg