CHERRY SNOWBALLS

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A juicy maraschino cherry is the secret center tucked inside these special cookies. My mom was inspired to create this by a recipe she clipped out of a newspaper more than 30 years ago. -Evy Adams, West Seneca, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 maraschino cherries, well drained
COATING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape 1 tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until bottoms are browned, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Stir together confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Abdulwahab Sasoli
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I would not recommend this recipe.


md asraf uddin
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These were a waste of time and ingredients.


Ramasudu Mphetlhe
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Noreen Flood
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These took a little longer to make than I expected, but they were worth it.


Ridul Khan
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I had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but I finally got it.


Naeem Habib
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These are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Samba Jack
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these were still really good.


Angel Pimentel
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These are the best cherry snowballs I've ever had. The recipe is a keeper.


James Deringol
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I made these for my family and they loved them! They're a new favorite.


krystle Force
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Liza Jean
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Technip Fmc
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I love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Jazlyn Rodriguez
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These are the perfect Christmas cookie! They're so pretty and taste amazing.


Chibuike Hurriking
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I made these for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! They're so delicious and festive.


Maryam M
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These cherry snowballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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