Description
Cherry Pistachio Snowballs are delightful, buttery cookies filled with maraschino cherries and chopped pistachios, coated in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. These festive treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as sweet gifts.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries (well drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Stir in Mix-ins: Fold in the chopped cherries and pistachios.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Coat with Sugar: Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before rolling in powdered sugar again.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Cookies can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
