Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cherries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, for rolling
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the cherries and walnuts.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Place the confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl and roll the warm cookies in the sugar until evenly coated. Let cool completely before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Cherry Snowball Cookies are also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cakes.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For a unique twist, you can use dried cranberries or dried blueberries instead of cherries.
