Cherry Snowballs
Indulge in the irresistibly festive charm of Cherry Snowballs—soft, buttery cookies with a sweet maraschino cherry surprise tucked inside, all rolled in shredded coconut for a snowy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a whimsical treat, these cookies combine the melt-in-your-mouth richness of a shortbread-style dough with the vibrant burst of flavor from juicy cherries. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simple list of pantry staples, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Bake up a batch of these bite-sized delights and watch them disappear from the cookie tray!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 24 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Drain the maraschino cherries and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Take approximately 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly in your hands, and wrap it around a maraschino cherry to form a ball. Ensure the cherry is fully enclosed in the dough.
Roll the dough ball in the shredded coconut, pressing gently to ensure the coconut adheres to the surface.
Place the coated snowballs onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
Allow the cherry snowballs to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy the soft, buttery cookies with the surprise cherry center!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.4 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.4 g | 387% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.6 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 412 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
