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Soft Cherry Snowball Cookies

Soft Cherry Snowball Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in Soft Cherry Snowball Cookies, a festive treat that melts in your mouth with rich buttery flavor and crunchy almonds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened butter for best results; avoid melted butter to maintain shape.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust quantity for desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be substituted with vanilla extract for a nut-free version.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Use a fine sea salt for even distribution.
Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Blanched Slivered Almonds Omit for a nut-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Candied/Maraschino Cherries Dried fruits like cranberries can be used for a different texture.
Coating Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for a fine coating.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add almond extract and beat until just incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Gradually sift in all-purpose flour and salt while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in chopped blanched slivered almonds and candied cherries until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  7. Step 7: Bake cookies for about 15 minutes, until slightly puffy and bottoms are golden brown.
  8. Step 8: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar.
  9. Step 9: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes helps cookies retain their shape. Use parchment paper for easy cookie release.

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