Pistachio Cherry Snowball Cookies

 

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 

1/2 cup powdered sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios 

1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1/4 tsp salt 

1/4 cup powdered sugar for rolling 

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)  and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy .

Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine .

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt .

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined .

Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cherries .

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet .

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden . Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

While the cookies are still warm, roll them in powdered sugar to coat them thoroughly .

Let the cookies cool completely before serving or storing .

These festive, nutty snowball cookies are a perfect blend of pistachio and cherry flavors!