CHERRY-WALNUT BALLS
A surprising and delicious filling of maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts makes these sweet bites irresistible. Powdered sugar makes a quick (and delicious) topper. They will be well received as gifts also.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Dessert
Time 58m
Yield 48 cookie balls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Drain maraschino cherries on paper towels; pat dry to remove any excess liquid.
- Set cherries aside.
- Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Beat in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
- Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
- Stir in any remaining flour, nuts, and cherries with a wooden spoon.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly brown.
- Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets on wire racks.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat and transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
- If desired, roll cooled cookies in additional powdered sugar before serving. Makes about 48 balls.
- *NOTE: To toast nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until nuts are slightly golden brown, stirring once or twice. Cool completely. Chop nuts and set aside.
- TO STORE: Place cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 27.4, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.9
CHERRY-WALNUT BALLS
Maraschino cherries fill these fluffy bite-size cookies, while powdered sugar and red edible glitter give them their snowy appearance.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 58m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Drain chopped maraschino cherries on paper towels; pat dry to remove any excess liquid. Set cherries aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour, the walnuts, and maraschino cherries.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
- If desired, stir some red edible glitter into additional powdered sugar. Roll warm cookies in the powdered sugar mixture to coat. Place cookies on wire racks; cool. If desired, roll cooled cookies in the powdered sugar mixture again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 34 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
CHERRY-WALNUT BITES
Via Delicious Living with minor readjustments of ingredients. Read special *note below in directions before proceeding with the recipe.
Provided by C G
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. *Note: Be sure to use sour cherries and *not* sweet cherries to maintain the balance of flavors: sweet/tart. Also, I replaced one tablespoon of fresh orange juice with one teaspoon of orange blossom water. If you don't have the latter, go ahead and add two tablespoons of orange juice as indicated in the original recipe.
- 2. Finely chop dried cherries, dates, and walnuts and combine in a large mixing bowl. Add orange juice, cinnamon, cardamom, chocolate chips, and coconut. Mix together with hands, working into a sticky mass. Mixture should hold together; if necessary, add another chopped date or a little more juice.
- 3. With clean, slightly wet hands, roll mixture into walnut-shell-size balls. Roll in excess shredded coconut, if desired. Gently place into an airtight container and refrigerate. They will become firmer as they cool.
- 4. Serve with tea or coffee. Best flavor at room temperature.
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