Description
Buttery, tender, and rolled in snowy sweetness—these cookies are little bites of holiday joy. With chewy cherries, nutty crunch, tropical coconut, and a surprise hint of white chocolate, they’re more than cookies… they’re edible hugs. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or sneaking with a cup of coffee when no one’s looking. Let’s roll up some holiday magic together!
Ingredients
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2½ cups powdered sugar, divided
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup instant oats
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½ cup sweetened coconut, finely chopped
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½ cup walnuts, finely chopped (or pecans)
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⅛ tsp salt
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30 maraschino cherries, finely chopped & patted dry
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1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract)
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½ cup white chocolate chips (optional but dreamy)
Instructions
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Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Cream: Beat butter + 1 cup powdered sugar until fluffy (2–3 min). Add vanilla.
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Mix Dry: In another bowl, whisk flour, oats, coconut, walnuts, and salt.
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Combine: Slowly mix dry ingredients into butter mixture until just blended.
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Fold: Stir in cherries and white chocolate chips.
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Shape: Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
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Bake: 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
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Snowfall Magic: Cool 5 minutes, roll in remaining powdered sugar. Cool fully, then roll again for that snowy finish.
Notes
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Pat cherries completely dry to avoid soggy dough.
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Roll cookies warm for the first sugar coat, cool for the second.
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Chill shaped dough balls 10 min if your kitchen is warm—prevents spreading.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130 Cal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g