Soft Cherry Snowball Cookies
Delightful soft cookies filled with sweet cherries and dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy get-togethers.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy creaming!
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens our dough and gives these cookies that lovely, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla adds a warm aroma and depth of flavor.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour The foundation for our cookies, helping to create the perfect balance for softness.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors, balancing the sweetness beautifully.
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained These little bursts of flavor brighten the cookies and add a pop of color.
- Additional powdered sugar for coating Makes our cookies look delightful and taste sweeter!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5-7 days. You can freeze them; layer between parchment paper in an airtight container.