Recipe: Cherry Snowballs 🍒❄️
Description: These Cherry Snowballs are a nostalgic delight, reminiscent of childhood Christmases and cherished family traditions. With a dough that’s akin to a delicate shortbread, each bite melts in your mouth, leaving behind a blissful sweetness. You can customize them by using a mix of red and green cherries for a festive touch. Prepare to indulge in the joy of the season with these delightful treats!
- Servings: 30 snowballs (approx)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 171.7 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
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| Butter | 1 cup |
| Icing sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Flour | 2 1/4 cups |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Pecans (chopped) | 3/4 cup |
| Candied cherries | 16 pieces |
| Icing sugar (for rolling) | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
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Mix the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, blend together the butter, 1/2 cup of icing sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped pecans to the butter mixture.
- Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined and a dough begins to form.
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Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it thoroughly in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This helps the dough to firm up and become easier to handle.
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Prepare the Cherries:
- Drain the candied cherries well to remove excess liquid.
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Form Snowballs:
- Take a small portion of chilled dough and wrap it around each candied cherry, forming a small ball.
- Place the dough-covered cherries onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for slight expansion during baking.
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Bake:
- Bake the snowballs in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to let the dough brown; they should remain a light golden color.
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Coat in Sugar:
- While the snowballs are still warm from the oven, roll them in the remaining icing sugar until fully coated.
- Allow the snowballs to cool completely, then give them another gentle roll in icing sugar for an extra sweet finish.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Arrange the Cherry Snowballs on a festive platter and share them with loved ones.
- Enjoy these delightful treats as a perfect accompaniment to hot cocoa or as a sweet ending to any holiday gathering.
Indulge in the joy of the season with these delightful Cherry Snowballs, guaranteed to evoke warm memories and sweet smiles. Happy baking! 🎄🍪
