Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Snowball Cookies, a perfect treat for winter celebrations or cozy family gatherings. Each cookie is a harmonious blend of buttery dough, sweet maraschino cherries, and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a delicate layer of coconut. These cookies are not just visually appealing with their snowball-like appearance; they offer an irresistible flavor profile that will leave everyone craving more. Ideal for sharing or savoring alone, this simple recipe is accessible to bakers of any skill level.
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 of 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, oats, coconut, walnuts, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Roll warm cookies in remaining powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg