Description
Delight in these charming Cherry Snowball Cookies, a sweet and tender treat packed with finely chopped maraschino cherries, oats, coconut, and walnuts. Soft, buttery, and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for any festive occasion or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar (divided)
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup instant oats
- ¼ cup finely chopped sweetened coconut
- ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 pinch of salt
- 15 maraschino cherries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together ¼ cup of the powdered sugar with the softened butter until the mixture is smooth and light in texture, which will provide the base for your cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, instant oats, finely chopped coconut, walnuts, and a pinch of salt to the creamed mixture, stirring gently to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Add Chopped Cherries: Gently fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries to the dough, distributing them evenly without overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 18 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden, signaling they are done.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Once out of the oven and still warm, roll each cookie in the remaining powdered sugar until fully coated, creating a snowy, sweet exterior that complements the soft interior.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar to prevent melting the coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherry Snowball Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Maraschino Cherry Cookies, Powdered Sugar Cookies, Nutty Cookies, Coconut Cookies, Oat Cookies
