Cherry Almond Snowball Cookies: Easy, Irresistibly Delicate Treats
These Cherry Almond Snowball Cookies are easy to make and offer a delicious blend of cherry and almond flavors in a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced cherries.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a stronger almond flavor, increase the almond extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Ensure the cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Almond Snowball Cookies, delicate treats, holiday cookies