Cherry Almond Bliss Balls
Indulge in the delightful flavor combination of cherries and almonds with these Cherry Almond Bliss Balls. These enchanting cookies, resembling little snowballs, are perfect for the holiday season or any festive occasion. Each bite unveils a tender almond-infused cookie wrapped around a sweet candied cherry, creating a surprising burst of flavor. Their snowy exterior dusted with confectioners' sugar adds a charming touch for your dessert table or cookie exchange. This versatile recipe yields between 12 to 36 cookies, making it an ideal choice for sharing with family and friends or keeping for yourself!
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Servings
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Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
evaporated milk
1/4 cup (none)
lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon (grated)
flour
1 3/4 cups (sifted)
sugar
3/4 cup (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
almonds
1 cup (finely chopped)
confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons (for rolling)
candied cherry
1/2 lb (whole)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet, then dust it with flour.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter until smooth and fluffy.
3
Gradually add the evaporated milk, mixing until fully incorporated with the butter.
4
Stir in the grated lemon rind for a refreshing zest.
5
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
6
Fold in the finely chopped almonds gently until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Take about a teaspoon-sized piece of dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a candied cherry in the center and wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a ball.
8
Place each cookie ball on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
10
Once removed from the oven, while still warm, roll each cookie ball in confectioners' sugar until well-coated. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cherry Almond Bliss Balls?
Cherry Almond Bliss Balls are tender, almond-infused cookies resembling snowballs, featuring a sweet candied cherry center and a confectioners' sugar coating.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields between 12 to 36 cookies, depending on the size of the dough pieces used.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
You should preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking the cookies.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Lightly grease the baking sheet and then dust it with a thin layer of flour to prevent sticking.
What kind of cherries are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of whole candied cherries.
Should the butter be cold or at room temperature?
The butter should be softened to ensure it can be creamed until smooth and fluffy.
What type of milk is needed for Cherry Almond Bliss Balls?
This recipe requires 1/4 cup of evaporated milk.
Is there any citrus in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon rind for a refreshing zest.
How should the dry ingredients be prepared?
The flour, sugar, and salt should be sifted together in a separate bowl before being added to the wet mixture.
How do I incorporate the almonds into the dough?
Finely chopped almonds should be gently folded into the dough until they are evenly distributed.
How do I assemble the individual bliss balls?
Take a teaspoon-sized piece of dough, flatten it, place a candied cherry in the center, and wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a ball.
How far apart should the cookies be placed on the pan?
Place the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
When should I roll the cookies in confectioners' sugar?
Roll the cookies in confectioners' sugar while they are still warm from the oven to ensure a good coating.
What gives these cookies their 'snowy' appearance?
The snowy appearance comes from a generous coating of confectioners' sugar rolled onto the exterior.
Can these cookies be served during the holidays?
Yes, they are ideal for the holiday season, Christmas, and festive cookie exchanges.
How much butter is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of softened butter.
How much flour is used in the dough?
The recipe requires 1 3/4 cups of sifted flour.
What is the flavor profile of the cookie?
The cookie has a tender almond-infused flavor with a sweet cherry center and a hint of lemon zest.
How many almonds do I need?
You will need 1 cup of finely chopped almonds.
What amount of sugar is added to the dough mixture?
The dough mixture includes 3/4 cup of sugar.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How much confectioners' sugar should I prepare for rolling?
You will need approximately 6 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar for rolling the cookies.
Is the lemon rind finely grated?
Yes, the recipe specifies using grated lemon rind.
Do I add the flour all at once?
No, you should slowly add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
Can I use whole almonds?
The almonds should be finely chopped before being folded into the dough.
What do I do after rolling the warm cookies in sugar?
Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
Are the cherries chopped or whole inside the cookies?
The recipe uses whole candied cherries to create a surprising burst of flavor in the center.
Is the evaporated milk mixed with anything first?
The evaporated milk is gradually added to the creamed butter until fully incorporated.
What is the texture of the dough?
The dough is a pliable mixture containing chopped almonds that can be easily flattened and rolled around a cherry.