Description
These Cherry Snowball Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth buttery treats with a sweet cherry surprise inside! Dusted with powdered sugar for a festive snowy look, they’re the perfect cookie for Christmas cookie exchanges or cozy winter gatherings. 🎄🍒
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and wrap it around a cherry to form a ball.
- Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until set but not browned.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar. Once completely cool, roll again for that perfect snowball finish!
Notes
💡 Tip: Make sure to dry the cherries well to prevent soggy cookies. You can also use candied cherries for a different flavor twist. Store in an airtight container for up to one week — they taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cherry cookies, snowball cookies, christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats