Best 8 Chewy Cherry Nut Ball Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Chewy Cherry Nut Ball Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the irresistible flavors of sweet cherries, crunchy nuts, and a hint of coconut. These cookies are not just any ordinary cookies; they are a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The chewiness of the dough, the crunch of the nuts, the sweetness of the cherries, and the subtle hint of coconut come together to create a truly unforgettable cookie experience.

In this article, we present two irresistible variations of these Chewy Cherry Nut Ball Cookies: the classic recipe and a gluten-free version. The classic recipe uses a combination of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour to create a chewy and flavorful dough, while the gluten-free version uses a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour to cater to those with gluten sensitivities. Both versions are equally delicious and offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delectable Chewy Cherry Nut Ball Cookies. Whether you prefer the classic or the gluten-free version, we guarantee these cookies will become a cherished favorite in your household.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY CHERRY BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup rolled oats, quick or old fashioned
1/2 cup Smucker's® Cherry Preserves

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT butter and brown sugar in medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Beat in extract. Mix in flour, baking powder and oats until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1/2-cup for topping. Pat remaining crumbs into bottom of prepared pan.
  • SPOON preserves evenly over crumb crust in pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping.
  • BAKE 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

CHERRY NUT COOKIES



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A PRETTY cookie which will make your cookie tray at Christmas look good! The cherry and nut combination in a buttery base is delicious! A rolled type dough which can be made and baked later. These cookies freeze very well for make ahead plans. This basic cookie dough I have tried many times substituting different ad-ins.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup candied cherry, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl and add to creamed mixture. Stir in candied cherries and pecans.
  • Shape dough into long rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least 4 hours. (May be made days ahead before baking and stored in refrigerator or freezer. Let dough thaw slightly before slicing.).
  • Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 1.3

CHERRY & MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES



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Tart dried cherries and sweet macadamia nuts make an unbeatable combo. Plus, the cherries add a pop of color for the holidays.-Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
2/3 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on pans 10 minutes., Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Roll slightly cooled cookies in sugar; return cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Roll cookies in sugar again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY SNOWBALL COOKIES



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This is a version of the popular snowball cookies. Cherries, coconut, and walnuts have been added. They are easy to make, not overly sweet, and make a pretty festive pink color inside from the addition of the chopped maraschino cherries.

Provided by Holiday Baker

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup finely chopped sweetened coconut
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 pinch salt
15 maraschino cherries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar and butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour; beat for 5 seconds. Add oats; beat for 5 seconds. Add coconut; beat for 5 seconds. Add walnuts; beat for 5 seconds. Add salt; beat for 5 seconds.
  • Mix cherries into the butter mixture, beating until dough comes together and turns light pink from cherries, about 25 seconds.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until slightly golden, 18 minutes. Remove from oven. Pour remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar into a shallow dish; roll warm cookies in sugar to coat. After rolling all of the cookies once, roll again in confectioners' sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 9 g

CHEWY CHERRY-OATMEAL COOKIES



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Cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve these at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup apple butter (a healthier alternative)
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt; set aside. Place butter, sugar, and honey in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. With the mixer on low, gradually add reserved flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Stir in oats and cherries.
  • Drop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CHERRY NUT COOKIES



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Make and share this Cherry Nut Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Cream butter & sugar, add eggs & vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in flour, baking soda & salt. Stir in walnuts and cherries.
  • Separate into 2 balls and roll into logs and chill. Cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown. Do not overbake. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 12, Protein 2.7

CHERRY NO-BAKE COOKIES



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I've always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added a few drops of almond extract, and voila! We won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 tablespoons 2% milk
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and extracts until blended. Stir in oats and cherries. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY CHERRY NUT BALL COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cocktail Party     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup powdered sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup marachino cherries, drained and chopped
small bowl of powdered sugar to roll cookies in

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat sugar and cream cheese with electric mixer until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Mix in flour. Stir in cherries and nuts. Roll mix into 1-inch balls using hands. Place formed cookie balls onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes. You do not want these to brown. Cool 10 minutes. Roll cookies in powdered sugar to coat. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • To make the cookies even more decadent, try adding a cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
  • If you don't have any dried cherries on hand, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as raisins or cranberries.
  • The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze the cookies, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Then, transfer the cookies to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to bake the cookies, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for about 1 hour.

Conclusion:

These Chewy Cherry Nut Ball Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're chewy, flavorful, and packed with dried cherries, nuts, and spices. Plus, they're freezer-friendly, so you can always have a batch on hand when you need a sweet snack.

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