Cherry Snowball Cookies
Imagine a winter scene encapsulated within a cookie; that's what you'll find in these Cherry Snowball Cookies. Each bite is, like experiencing a snow globe with the buttery dough complementing the tangy sweetness of maraschino cherries all wrapped in a subtle hint of coconut and the satisfying crunch of walnuts. Enjoying these cookies evokes memories. Brings forth feelings of cozy warmth and pure joy.
18 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ c powdered sugar divided
- ½ c softened butter
- 1 c flour
- ¼ c instant oats
- ¼ c finely chopped sweetened coconut
- ¼ c finely chopped walnuts
- 1 pinch of salt
- 15 maraschino cherries finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet, using parchment paper.
- In a bowl cream together 1/4 cup of sugar and softened butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, oats, coconut, walnuts and a pinch of salt into the bowl. Lastly gently fold in the chopped cherries.
- Use a spoon to drop portions of dough onto your baking sheet making sure to space them 2 inches apart.
- Place the cookies in the oven. Bake for around 18 minutes or until they turn slightly golden.
- After baking roll the cookies in the remaining sugar until they are fully coated.
Notes
If you're a fan of Cherry Snowball Cookies but require an option you're, in for a treat! Luckily with a tweak these delicious goodies can be made gluten-free allowing everyone to enjoy their cherry-filled magic. Just swap out the all-purpose flour with your gluten-free flour blend – one that's specifically designed for a seamless substitution. Remember to ensure that your oats are certified gluten-free since they can often come into contact with grains containing gluten. The remaining ingredients are naturally free from gluten so with these adjustments you'll have a batch of Cherry Snowball Cookies that are equally delightful and suitable, for everyone.