CHERRY ALMOND SNOWBALL COOKIES

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This makes a pretty Christmas cookie. The original recipe does not give the yield, but I would estimate between 12-36.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 12-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 lb candied cherry

Steps:

  • Cream butter, beat in milk, a little at a time, until all is blended with the butter.
  • Add lemon rind.
  • Sift flour with sugar and salt; gradually add to butter mixture.
  • Add nuts; mix well.
  • Pinch off pieces of dough about a teaspoon at a time.
  • Flatten dough in the palm of your hand; pinch dough up and around the cherry completely.
  • Roll between your palm.
  • place on lightly greased, floured cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.
  • Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 214.9, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 32.3, Protein 4.9

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