Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cherry Snowball Cookies, the perfect treat for any occasion. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature a delightful blend of cherry flavor and mini chocolate chips, enveloped in a light coating of powdered sugar. Their soft, buttery texture combined with crunchy pecans makes them irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying an afternoon snack, these cookies will surely impress your guests. Pair them with a comforting cup of homemade hot chocolate for an extra cozy treat!
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp almond extract
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cherry extract
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 cup pecans, finely ground
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and cherry extract until well combined.
- Prepare the cherries by draining and chopping them; pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Stir in finely ground pecans until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a consistent dough forms.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on racks before rolling in additional powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg