almond poppy seed cherry balls
Updated on Dec 21, 2013
I adapted the original cherry snowball cookie recipe to include two of my favorite flavor combinations....almonds and poppy seed. These cookies are delicious and my famiy's favorite cookie.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
36 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package sugar cookie mix
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons almond extract (divided)
- 1 - egg
- 1 cup chopped almonds (divided)
- 2 jars 10 oz maraschino cherries drained and stems removed
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
How To Make almond poppy seed cherry balls
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Step 2In mixing bowl, combine cookie mix, flour, poppy seed, butter, cream cheese, 1 tsp almond extract, egg and 1/2 cup almonds. Beat until soft dough forms.
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Step 3Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; flatten and shape dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 4Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
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Step 5In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon almond extract and enough water to give the glaze a nice spreading consistency. Dip cookies into glaze and then in chopped almonds. Store tightly covered in a single layer at room temperature.
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