Description
Indulge in the sweet and tart delight of Cherry Balls, where luscious cherries are enveloped in a buttery crumb coating, creating a perfect bite-sized treat. Satisfy your cravings today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a cozy workspace.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts until well blended.
- Sift all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently.
- Ensure the dough is soft and pliable, holding its shape.
- Pit and chop fresh cherries or thaw and drain frozen cherries.
- Gently fold the cherries into the dough without overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Place balls on the baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Roll warm Cherry Balls in powdered sugar generously.
- Allow to cool completely before serving on a platter.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Cherry Balls, dessert, baking, cherries