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Cherry Snowball Cookies

Delightful cherry-flavored cookies that are tender and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for celebrations and cozy moments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 1.5 cups Butter (room temperature) Salted or unsalted works
  • 0.75 cups Powdered sugar For dough
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar Creates tender texture
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances all flavors
  • 1.5 tsp Almond extract Key flavor component
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract Pure preferred
  • 0.5 tsp Cherry extract or emulsion See substitution notes
  • 0.5 cups Maraschino cherries Drained and chopped
  • 1 cups Pecans Finely ground
  • 4.5 cups All-purpose flour May vary slightly
  • 0.75 cups Mini chocolate chips Semi-sweet recommended
  • 1.5 cups Powdered sugar For rolling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about five minutes.
  2. Add in the salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and cherry extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Finely chop the drained cherries and gently fold them into the dough.
  4. Incorporate the finely ground pecans evenly throughout the mixture.
  5. Gradually add the flour, half a cup at a time, until the dough comes together.
  6. Mix in the mini chocolate chips gently.
  7. Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes, and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Baking
  1. Scoop the chilled dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls.
  2. Place the cookie balls on lined baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 15–17 minutes, until lightly golden.
  4. Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar, and cool before dusting again.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For substitutions, walnuts or sunflower seeds can replace pecans. Can also freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.