Easy Cherry Snowball Cookies (Simple, Sweet, No-Fuss) –...

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• • 1 ⅞ cups powdered sugar
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ cup cherry jam or preserves

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add flour and mix until combined.

2. 2

   Cover and refrigerate dough for 15 minutes to make rolling easier.

3. 3

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball slightly and add a small dollop of cherry jam to the center. Gently roll to enclose the jam completely.

4. 4

   Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

5. 5

   Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve with a glass of milk or tea.