Maraschino Cherry Snowball Cookies

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 36
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Maraschino Cherry Snowball Cookies calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 36

Ingredients

    1 cup butter, softened
    1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
    1 tablespoon water
    1 teaspoon Spice IslandsŪ pure 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 milk
    2 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.