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Almond Cherry Snowballs

Almond Cherry Snowballs

Delightful Almond Cherry Snowballs blend almond and tart cherry flavors into a sweet, festive treat, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups finely ground almond flour
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries, chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix almond flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Add softened butter and vanilla extract; blend until a crumbly dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed.
  5. Roll small portions of dough into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different dried fruits or flavor extracts. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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