Cherry Snowballs Candy
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and coconutty flavors with this Cherry Snowballs Candy recipe! These no-bake treats feature juicy maraschino cherries encased in a luscious mixture of butter, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar, all rolled in a blanket of shredded sweetened coconut for a snowball-like appearance. With just 30 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, these festive and bite-sized confections are perfect for holiday celebrations, dessert platters, or joyful gifting. Bursting with nostalgia and easy-to-make appeal, these Cherry Snowballs are a charming, crowd-pleasing addition to your candy repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces maraschino cherries
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
Drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly and pat them dry using paper towels. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the butter, and mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the bowl, mixing continuously until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
Scoop about a tablespoon of the dough mixture and flatten it slightly in your hand.
Place a maraschino cherry in the center of the dough, then carefully wrap the dough around the cherry, sealing it completely. Shape into a smooth ball.
Roll the cherry-filled ball in the shredded coconut until thoroughly coated.
Repeat the process with the remaining cherries and dough.
Place the finished snowballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Serve chilled or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.3 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.2 g | 661% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 276 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 662.7 g | 241% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 533.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1308 mg | 28% | |
*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.
