Cherry Blossom Snowballs Recipes

CHERRY SNOWBALLS

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A juicy maraschino cherry is the secret center tucked inside these special cookies. My mom was inspired to create this by a recipe she clipped out of a newspaper more than 30 years ago. -Evy Adams, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 maraschino cherries, well drained
COATING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape 1 tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are browned, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Stir together confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY SNOWBALL COOKIES

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This is a version of the popular snowball cookies. Cherries, coconut, and walnuts have been added. They are easy to make, not overly sweet, and make a pretty festive pink color inside from the addition of the chopped maraschino cherries.

Provided by Holiday Baker

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup finely chopped sweetened coconut
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 pinch salt
15 maraschino cherries, finely chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour; beat for 5 seconds. Add oats; beat for 5 seconds. Add coconut; beat for 5 seconds. Add walnuts; beat for 5 seconds. Add salt; beat for 5 seconds.
Mix cherries into the butter mixture, beating until dough comes together and turns light pink from cherries, about 25 seconds.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven until slightly golden, 18 minutes. Remove from oven. Pour remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish; roll warm cookies in sugar to coat. After rolling all of the cookies once, roll again in confectioners' sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 9 g

CHERRY SNOWBALL COOKIES

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"These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center," notes Joy Schuster of Glentana, Montana. "They've become a holiday favorite for my family."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and halved
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY SNOWBALLS

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My mom made these every Christmas and we SO looked forward to them. The dough is almost like a shortbread and kind of melts in your mouth. I often make a double batch, using half red cherries and half green. Enjoy!

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 30 snowballs (approx), 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
16 ounces candied cherries
1/2 cup icing sugar

Steps:

Blend together butter, 1/2 cup icing sugar and vanilla.
Then add flour, salt and chopped pecans.
Mix well to form a dough.
Chill dough thoroughly.
Drain candied cherries well.
Form dough around each cherry to form a small ball.
Bake at 400 for 10- 15 minutes.
(Dough should not brown).
Roll in icing sugar while warm and again when cool.

CHERRY SNOWBALLS

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These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, without stems drained and halved
additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; gradually add flour. Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

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