Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Snowball Cookies, the perfect treat for any occasion! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the sweet taste of maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips with a buttery pecan crunch, all rolled in powdered sugar for that classic snowball look. Whether you’re enjoying them at a festive gathering or as a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies will surely impress. Pair them with a warm cup of homemade hot chocolate for an irresistible dessert experience that everyone will love.
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 or emulsion
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and cherry extract.
- Add chopped maraschino cherries and finely ground pecans; stir until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour until fully mixed.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before shaping into balls.
- Roll dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg