Cherry Snowball Cookies Delight

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cherry Snowball Cookies Delight.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper—this will help your cookies bake evenly and make cleanup a breeze.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, grab your electric mixer and beat together 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a delightful base for your cookies.

3. Step 3

   Next, gently add in the all-purpose flour and mix for just about 5 seconds—this is just to combine, so don’t overdo it! Now, it’s time to introduce the quick cooking oats; mix them in for another quick 5 seconds.

4. Step 4

   Then, fold in the finely chopped sweetened coconut, giving it another brief 5-second mix to incorporate that tropical flavor.

5. Step 5

   Add the finely chopped walnuts next, mixing for another 5 seconds, and finish this step with a pinch of salt, mixing just enough to blend everything together.

6. Step 6

   Now comes the fun part—gently fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.

7. Step 7

   As you mix, watch the dough transform into a lovely light pink hue, which should take about 25 seconds.

8. Step 8

   Using a spoon, drop generous spoonfuls of the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, making sure to space them about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread.

9. Step 9

   Pop the baking sheet into your preheated oven and let the cookies bake for around 18 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden color.

10. Step 10

    Once they’re out of the oven, while they’re still warm and inviting, roll the cookies in the remaining 1 cup of confectioners' sugar for that sweet, snowy finish.

11. Step 11

    For an extra touch of sweetness, feel free to roll them again in the sugar after the first coating.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy the delightful aroma and the joy of sharing these scrumptious cookies with friends and family!.