Cherry Pecan Snowballs Recipes

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CHERRY SNOWBALLS



Cherry Snowballs image

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.

PECAN SNOWBALLS



Pecan Snowballs image

Quick to make these little bite-sized cookies will be a great addition to a cookie tray during the holidays. These freeze very well and can be placed on a cookie sheet and baked while still frozen.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Blend in butter and vanilla. Add nuts. Shape into 1/2-inch balls.
  • Dust tops with confectioners'sugar.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet 1-1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool on racks and dust with more confectioners' sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1159.6, Fat 95.7, SaturatedFat 33.5, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 619, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 15.7, Protein 13.2

CHERRY SNOWBALL COOKIES



Cherry Snowball Cookies image

"These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center," notes Joy Schuster of Glentana, Montana. "They've become a holiday favorite for my family."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and halved
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; gradually add flour and mix well. , Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY SNOWBALLS



Cherry Snowballs image

These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, without stems drained and halved
additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar; gradually add flour. Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 325° for 18-20 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

CHERRY SNOWBALLS



Cherry Snowballs image

My mom made these every Christmas and we SO looked forward to them. The dough is almost like a shortbread and kind of melts in your mouth. I often make a double batch, using half red cherries and half green. Enjoy!

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 30 snowballs (approx), 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
16 ounces candied cherries
1/2 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • Blend together butter, 1/2 cup icing sugar and vanilla.
  • Then add flour, salt and chopped pecans.
  • Mix well to form a dough.
  • Chill dough thoroughly.
  • Drain candied cherries well.
  • Form dough around each cherry to form a small ball.
  • Bake at 400 for 10- 15 minutes.
  • (Dough should not brown).
  • Roll in icing sugar while warm and again when cool.

CHERRY PECAN SNOWBALLS



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This is another good one from my Grandma Whitehead. We really enjoyed this one at the cookie swap, and I have made them several times since. The don't last too long around my house.

Provided by Jennifer Jones

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c butter
1/4 c sugar
1 c flour
1 c red cherries, candied, chopped
1 c chopped pecans
1 tsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • 2. Cream butter and add sugar gradually.
  • 3. Add flour, cherries, pecans, water and vanilla, and mix thoroughly.
  • 4. Shape into balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 5. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 6. Roll in powdered sugar.

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