Cherry Chocolate Snowball Cookies (Double Batch + Twists)
Soft, buttery, and dusted in powdered sugar like fresh snow, these Cherry Chocolate Snowball Cookies are a festive twist on the classic holiday favorite. With chopped maraschino cherries and optional mini chocolate chips, they’re sweet, tender, and melt in your mouth. We’ve doubled the recipe and added some flavorful upgrades to elevate these little bites of cheer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minute
- Yield: About 48 cookies 1x
Ingredients
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional for a flavor boost)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry
1 cup mini chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chunks)
Zest of 1 orange (optional twist for citrusy brightness)
Extra powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and orange zest.
Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until bottoms are just golden (tops should not brown).
Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
Once fully cooled, roll in powdered sugar again for that classic snowy finish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 16g