🍰 Cherry Pistachio Snowball Cookies 🥜

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful treats that bring a burst of cherry and pistachio in every bite!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup butter, softened 🧈
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 3/4 cup chopped pistachios 🥜
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare an ungreased baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, blend together the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, pistachios, and cherries. Mix at a low speed, ensuring all components combine smoothly without overmixing.
3. Once your dough is ready, shape it into 1-inch balls and arrange them on your prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each one.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a golden hue.
5. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step.
6. Gently roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar until they are well-coated. For an extra layer of snowy sweetness, roll them again once they've completely cooled.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories: 150, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Sodium: 85mg, Sugar: 7g.

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a finer texture, pulse the pistachios in a food processor before adding them to the dough.
- Experiment with flavors by using cherry or almond extract instead of vanilla for a unique twist.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 24 cookies.