Cherry Snowballs

Name: Cherry Snowballs
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, 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; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk; 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, 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
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2

Shape 1 tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake until bottoms are browned, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

Stir together confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.