Cherry Snowballs

A juicy maraschino cherry is the pleasant surprise tucked inside these unique cookies.

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ready in: 40 min

Servings: 18

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter ( no substitutes ), softened
• 1 / 2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all – purpose flour
• 1 cup quick – cooking oats
• 1 / 2 teaspoon salt
• 36 maraschino cherries, well drained

Coating:

• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 / 4 cup milk
• 2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, water and vanilla. Combine flour, oats and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine sugar and enough milk to achieve smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut.