Cherry Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
Delight in these Cherry Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies featuring a buttery base, juicy cherries, and rich chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature for easy creaming.
- ½ cup powdered sugar Plus extra for dusting.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds aromatic warmth.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides tenderness.
- ¼ tsp salt Enhances flavor.
Add-ins
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped Drained and patted dry to prevent sogginess.
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips Optional, for extra indulgence.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and mini chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then roll them warm in powdered sugar.
- Cool completely on a wire rack and dust again with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature, and drain cherries well. Rolling cookies in powdered sugar right out of the oven creates a festive appearance. The cookies can be chilled before baking for enhanced flavor.