Best Cherry Almond Snowballs Recipes

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CHERRY-ALMOND SNOWBALLS



Cherry-Almond Snowballs image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup raw almonds (with skins)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until slightly darkened, about 10 minutes; let cool completely. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the flour and pulse to combine.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, the vanilla and almond extracts, and salt and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the dried cherries, amaretto and 1 tablespoon water in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave 30 seconds; set aside until the cherries are plump, about 20 minutes.
  • Scoop out a tablespoonful of dough, press a dried cherry into the center, then shape the dough into a ball, enclosing the cherry. Repeat with the remaining dough and cherries and arrange about 1 inch apart on 2 ungreased baking sheets. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until lightly golden on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes. Put the remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a large shallow bowl. Let the cookies cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then carefully transfer to the bowl with the sugar and gently toss. Transfer to racks to cool completely, then toss in the sugar again.

CHERRY ALMOND SNOWBALLS RECIPE - (5/5)



Cherry Almond Snowballs Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup chopped almonds
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks( 12 tbs) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup dried cherries
3 tbsp amaretto liqueur

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Transfer almonds to food processor and pulse till finely ground. Add the flour and pulse to combine 2. Beat butter in a mix master till light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, vanilla and almond extract and salt , beat till combined.Reduce mixture speed to low, add flour mixtureand beat until just incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firm , about 30 minutes 3. Meanwhile, combine the dry cherries, amaretto and 1 tbs water in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave30 seconds;set aside until the cherries are plump about 20 minutes 4.Scoop out a tablespoon of dough, press a dried cherry in center, then shape into a ball,enclosing the cherry. Repeat with remaining dough and arrange one inch apart on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake until lightly golden on the bottom ( 15-20 minutes). 5.Put the remaining 1 cup of confectioner's sugar in a large shallow bowl. Let ccokies cool 5 minuteson the baking sheets, then carefully transfer to the bowl with the sugar and gently toss. Transfer to racks completely, then toss in sugar again 6. Place in a airtight container with waxed paper between layers

CHERRY-ALMOND SNOWBALLS



CHERRY-ALMOND SNOWBALLS image

Very good

Provided by Joanne Sarver

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c butter, softened
1/3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c almonds, chopped
60 red candied cherries
additional powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in almonds. Roll 1 t. dough around each cherry. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool slightly. Roll in powdered sugar. Makes 5 dozen cookies.

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