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Almond Cherry Snowballs

Irresistibly Light Almond Cherry Snowballs for Holiday Cheer

These Almond Cherry Snowballs are a delightful treat for the holiday season, bursting with flavor and nostalgia.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Almond Cherry Snowballs, baking, candied cherries, easy recipes, festive treats, Holiday Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 90kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can substitute with vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Accurate measurement important
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent

For the Festive Touch

  • 1 cup Red and Green Candied Cherries Chopped
  • ¼ cup Sanding Sugar For topping

Instructions

How to Make Almond Cherry Snowballs

  • Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in sweetened condensed milk and beat for about 2 minutes until well incorporated.
  • Pour in almond extract and continue beating until combined.
  • Gradually add all-purpose flour and baking powder, blending just until mixture comes together.
  • Carefully mix in the chopped red and green candied cherries until evenly distributed.
  • Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, keeping them about 2 inches apart.
  • Sprinkle the tops generously with sanding sugar.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes, or until cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
  • Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze for an extra festive touch. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg