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Chocolate Cherry Snowballs

Name: Chocolate Cherry Snowballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup glacé (candied) cherries; 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

ByMaureen December 3, 2018December 13, 2024

Looking for snowball cookies without nuts in the recipe? These chocolate cherry snowballs are a melt-in-your mouth treat and makes a great addition to cookie trays for family and friends!

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Ingredients you will need

unsalted butter
confectioners sugar (otherwise known as icing sugar)
vanilla extract
all purpose flour
salt
glacé cherries (candied cherries)
milk chocolate chips

I love this recipe for chocolate cherry snowball cookies for its ease of preparation. Simply mix all the ingredients, shape into balls and bake!

The addition of glacé cherries gives these buttery cookies a real burst of sweetness in every bite.

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If you have ever checked out my recipes page, you know that I love to bake. In fact, my passion for baking is what prompted me to start this little bog in the first place.

When it comes to baking, I have always used parchment paper to line my baking sheets for an easy non-stick baking surfacing. I have really come to like using Silpat baking mats when baking. They are non-stick and can be used over and over again, hence greatly reduces waste.

Since these chocolate cherry snowballs are made without nuts, they are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or gift during during the holidays.

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The best part. Clean-up was a breeze with no wasted money going into the compost bin! It wipes clean with a damp cloth and a rinse under clean water. Shake it off and allow to air dry!

Pinterest Pin with a picture of chocolate cherry snowball cookies on a white plate.

Chocolate Cherry Snowballs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 11 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 31 minutes

Made with milk chocolate chips, sweet glacé cherries, and dusted in a soft layer of icing sugar, these bite-sized delights are a festive holiday favorite.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup glacé (candied) cherries
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet will Silpat or parchment paper & set aside.
In the bowl of electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and starting on slow speed beat another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add almond extract and beat until combined.
In a separate bowl sift together flour and salt. Slowly add to butter mixture on low speed until well combined and dough starts to come together.
Add cherries and stir to combine well
Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls and place on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to almost completely cool.
Put the remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar in a bowl and roll each cookie until coated.
Melt chocolate chips over double boiler or in the microwave and drizzle over cookies.
Allow chocolate to fully set and hardened before storing in an airtight container.