Best 12 Cherry Walnut Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our curated collection of cherry walnut ball recipes. These sweet and nutty treats are the perfect combination of textures and tastes, featuring juicy cherries, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of sweetness. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative variations with unique flavor combinations, we have something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our recipes are easy to follow and guarantee delicious results. With options ranging from simple no-bake balls to more elaborate dipped and decorated treats, there's a cherry walnut ball recipe perfect for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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CHERRY-WALNUT BALLS



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A surprising and delicious filling of maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts makes these sweet bites irresistible. Powdered sugar makes a quick (and delicious) topper. They will be well received as gifts also.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 58m

Yield 48 cookie balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherry
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • Drain maraschino cherries on paper towels; pat dry to remove any excess liquid.
  • Set cherries aside.
  • Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  • Beat in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
  • Stir in any remaining flour, nuts, and cherries with a wooden spoon.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets on wire racks.
  • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat and transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  • If desired, roll cooled cookies in additional powdered sugar before serving. Makes about 48 balls.
  • *NOTE: To toast nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until nuts are slightly golden brown, stirring once or twice. Cool completely. Chop nuts and set aside.
  • TO STORE: Place cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 27.4, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.9

OLD-FASHIONED WALNUT BALLS RECIPE



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Old-fashioned walnut balls dusted with powdered sugar make an irresistible treat for your Christmas table-or anytime you'd like a nutty treat.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups walnuts , finely chopped)
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer or with an electric hand beater at medium speed until fluffy; the butter should approximately double in size and turn pale yellow.
  • Sift flour and salt together.
  • Add it in two or three batches to the creamed mixture; mix gently to incorporate it between each addition. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pinch a walnut-size chunk of dough off, roll it into a ball, and place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
  • Bake cookies for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer walnut balls from cookie sheet to a wire rack using ​a spatula. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Roll cooled cookies in sifted confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 48 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHERRY NUT BALLS



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An easy NO-BAKE cookie featuring cherries, oats, nuts and coconut.

Provided by Mimi

Categories     Ball Cookies     No-Bake Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (chopped and drained)
3/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
2 cups quick cooking oats
Nuts ground fine to roll balls in

Steps:

  • Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, cherries and coconut. Mix in rolled oats. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Shape the mixture into 1" balls, then roll the balls in the chopped nuts. Store airtight in the refrigerator.

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CHERRY-WALNUT BALLS



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Maraschino cherries fill these fluffy bite-size cookies, while powdered sugar and red edible glitter give them their snowy appearance.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 58m

Number Of Ingredients 9

0.25 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup butter, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar
0.5 teaspoon almond extract
0.5 teaspoon vanilla
2 cup all-purpose flour
0.75 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*
Red edible glitter (optional)
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Drain chopped maraschino cherries on paper towels; pat dry to remove any excess liquid. Set cherries aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour, the walnuts, and maraschino cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
  • If desired, stir some red edible glitter into additional powdered sugar. Roll warm cookies in the powdered sugar mixture to coat. Place cookies on wire racks; cool. If desired, roll cooled cookies in the powdered sugar mixture again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 34 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

WALNUT BALLS



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Most of my family members don't eat meat, so I've made these appetizers for special occasions ever since a friend shared the recipe with me. The moist bites and tangy sauce are always well received. -Bonnie Young, Desert Hot Springs, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups finely crushed reduced-sodium saltine crackers
3/4 cup ground walnuts
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
APRICOT BARBECUE SAUCE:
3/4 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in the crackers, walnuts and cheese. Coat hands with cooking spray; shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over walnut balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHERRY WALNUT BARS



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Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.

Provided by Roxanne

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
  • Bake 25 min. Cool.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHERRY WALNUT BARS



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Post holiday cheer with these nutty little fruit bars that travel extremely well. Since our cookie-loving son joined the Air Force, I've shipped them as far away as England and Italy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set juice aside. Chop cherries; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour over crust and spread evenly. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and butter in a bowl. Add enough reserved cherry juice to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bars. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.

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CHERRY NUT BALLS



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I love maraschino cherries and coconut. These are so easy that the kids can prepare them and they are great to have in the fridge for a pop in the mouth snack! We usually double this and use a cookie scoop do depending on how big (or small) you make them is how many you will get. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup butter, Softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups quick-cooking oats
nuts, finely ground

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients except nuts. Refrigerate for two hours.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and roll each in ground nuts.
  • Serve immediately or cover and keep in refrigerator until ready to eat.

CHERRY-ALMOND BALLS



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I have included this treat in my Christmas baking for years, much to the delight of my family. Instead of almonds, I'll sometimes use pecans, and they're equally loved. -Ada Rost, Hernando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped almonds
60 red and/or green candied cherries
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. , Roll 1 teaspoon of dough around each cherry. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool slightly; roll in confectioners' sugar.

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WALNUT BALLS



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This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup super fine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

NO-BAKE CHERRY BALLS



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Make and share this No-Bake Cherry Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 42 balls

Number Of Ingredients 6

42 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 3/4 cups icing sugar (sifted)
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 cups coconut (finely shredded or grated)

Steps:

  • Dry the cherries on paper towel.
  • Cream the butter and gradually mix in the icing sugar and orange juice.
  • Add coconut and mix well.
  • Note: this mixture will be soft.
  • Roll a small portion of the coconut mixture evenly around each cherry and then roll in graham wafer crumbs.
  • Place on wax paper and keep cool.

CHERRY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS



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Years ago, I saved this festive recipe and made it only at Christmastime. But my grandkids loved the sweet combination of peanut butter, chocolate and cherries so much that now I mix up a batch anytime they ask or visit!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
24 to 26 maraschino cherries with stems
Additional confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Pat cherries dry with paper towel. Dust hands with additional confectioners' sugar. Wrap each cherry with a rounded tablespoon full of peanut butter mixture; shape into a ball. (Peanut butter mixture may need to be refrigerated occasionally while rolling cherries.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip peanut butter balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially the cherries and walnuts. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the balls.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the balls tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it. This will make it easier to work with and will help the balls hold their shape.
  • Be careful not to overcook the balls. They should be cooked until they are just set, but not dry.
  • Serve the balls warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These cherry walnut balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack, a dessert, or a gift, these balls are sure to please everyone.

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