Cherry-Almond Balls Recipe

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For more than 40 years, Ada Rost, Hernando, Florida, has included this treat in her Christmas baking, much to the delight of her family. "Sometimes, I do alter them," she admits. "Instead of almonds, I'll use pecans—and everyone seems to like those as well."—Ada Rost, Hernando, Florida

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Cherry-Almond Balls Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling
  • Yield: 30 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 60 red and/or green candied cherries
  • Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds.
  • Roll 1 teaspoon of dough around each cherry. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool slightly; roll in confectioners' sugar. Yield: 5 dozen.

Originally published as Cherry-Almond Balls in Country Woman November/December 1995, p39

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