Almond Cherry Snowballs – Festive Holiday Cookies

Almond Cherry Snowballs are delightful, festive cookies that combine the nutty flavor of almond with the sweet, colorful surprise of candied cherries. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a dusting of sanding sugar, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or any special occasion. Easy to make and visually appealing, they bring a splash of color and sweetness to any dessert spread!

Ingredients:

  • For the Cookies:
    • 1 cup (226g) butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 teaspoons almond extract
    • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 cup (75g) chopped red candied cherries
    • 1/2 cup (75g) chopped green candied cherries
  • For Rolling and Decorating:
    • 1/4 cup (50g) sanding sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the Butter and Milk: In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add Almond Extract: Add the almond extract to the butter mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, whisking them together until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, blending until a soft dough forms.
  5. Add Cherries: Gently fold in the chopped red and green candied cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Shape the Cookies: With your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in sanding sugar to give it a sparkling exterior. Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn a light golden color. Be sure to keep the centers soft for the best texture.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delightful Almond Cherry Snowballs!

Conclusion:

These Almond Cherry Snowballs are a wonderful addition to any holiday treat platter. With their festive colors and deliciously nutty almond flavor, they’re sure to be a hit. Quick and easy to make, these cookies are a delightful treat to share with family and friends during the holidays or any celebration !

Almond Cherry Snowballs – Festive Holiday Cookies

Almond Cherry Snowballs are festive, colorfulcookies with a nutty almond flavor and sweet bursts of candied cherries.Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup 226g butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup 120ml sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup 75g chopped red candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup 75g chopped green candied cherries

For Rolling and Decorating:

  • 1/4 cup 50g sanding sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Cream the Butter and Milk: In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add Almond Extract: Add the almond extract to the butter mixture and blend until fully incorporated.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, whisking them together until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, blending until a soft dough forms.
  • Add Cherries: Gently fold in the chopped red and green candied cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Shape the Cookies: With your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Coat each ball in sanding sugar to give it a sparkling exterior. Arrange the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn a light golden color. Be sure to keep the centers soft for the best texture.
  • Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delightful Almond Cherry Snowballs!
Keyword Almond cherry cookies

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