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Cherry Snowball Cookies

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Buttery, festive snowball cookies filled with maraschino cherries, mini chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans—perfect for holiday cookie trays or edible gifts.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (blotted dry)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped cherries, mini chocolate chips, and pecans.
  6. Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until just set and bottoms are lightly golden.
  8. While still warm, gently roll cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool, then roll a second time for full coating.

Notes

  • Dry maraschino cherries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
  • Swap almond extract for cherry extract to intensify cherry flavor.
  • Omit nuts for a nut-free version or substitute with sunflower seeds.
  • Dough can be frozen pre-rolled and baked later—add 1–2 minutes to bake time from frozen.
  • Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for an extra festive touch.

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