Description
A delightful variation of the classic snowball cookie, packed with flavors of cherries and almonds, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until combined.
- Gradually add flour, then fold in chopped almonds, salt, and cherries.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until bottoms are light golden brown.
- Roll the cookies in powdered sugar after cooling slightly.
Notes
For best texture, store in an airtight container. Dough can be made in advance and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg