Maraschino Cherry Snowball Cookies

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  • Number of Servings: 36
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners' sugar1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon Spice IslandsŪ pure vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 teaspoon salt36 maraschino cherries, well drainedCOATING:2 cups confectioners' sugar1/4 to 1/3 cup milk2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped
Directions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour, oats and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Yield: 3 dozen.

Serving Size: Makes 36 cookies

Number of Servings: 36

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user YOCUM3.

Servings Per Recipe: 36
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 139.4
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.7 mg
  • Sodium: 70.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

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