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Cherry Pistachio Snowball Cookies

Cherry Pistachio Snowball Cookies
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Cherry Pistachio Snowball Cookies combine the tartness of dried cherries and the crunch of vibrant green pistachios in a tender, buttery dough. Rolled in powdered sugar, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies offer a festive appearance and a delightful balance of flavors, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Cherry Pistachio Snowball Cookies

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, plus more for coating
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pistachios
  • 3/4 cup (100g) dried cherries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure all ingredients accurately. Chop pistachios and dried cherries into small, even pieces to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the dough for balanced flavor in every bite.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This step aerates the dough and helps create a tender texture.
  3. Mix in Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Add vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Gradually incorporate sifted flour and salt, mixing gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
  4. Fold in Pistachios and Cherries: Gently fold the chopped pistachios and dried cherries into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without crushing them.
  5. Shape Cookies and Chill: Roll the dough into small balls approximately one inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and prevent spreading during baking.
  6. Bake and Coat: Bake the chilled cookie dough balls at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until set but not browned. While still warm, roll or dust the cookies generously in powdered sugar to achieve the signature snowball appearance.

Notes

  • Chill the dough before baking to prevent cookies from spreading and to maintain their round shape.
  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and a better crumbly texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough; fold ingredients gently to keep the cookies tender.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking.
  • For an extra snowy look, roll coated cookies once out of the oven and again after they have cooled.

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Keywords: cherry pistachio cookies, snowball cookies, holiday cookies, gluten-free cookies, nut cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies

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