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Cherry Snowballs

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
COATING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk
2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 21, 2008

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Cherry Snowballs cont.

Beat in water and vanilla. Combine flour, oats and salt; gradually
add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape a tablespoonful of
dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on
ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until
bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a small
bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve
smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Place
on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Yield: 3 dozen.