Cherry-Walnut Balls Recipe

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Cherry-Walnut Balls
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F
  2. Drain maraschino cherries on paper towels; pat dry to remove any excess liquid.
  3. Set cherries aside.
  4. Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  5. Beat in the 1/2 cup powdered sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
  6. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer.
  7. Stir in any remaining flour, nuts, and cherries with a wooden spoon.
  8. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  9. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly brown.
  11. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets on wire racks.
  12. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar to coat and transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  13. If desired, roll cooled cookies in additional powdered sugar before serving. Makes about 48 balls.
  14. *NOTE: To toast nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until nuts are slightly golden brown, stirring once or twice. Cool completely. Chop nuts and set aside.
  15. TO STORE: Place cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 790.07 Kcal (3308 kJ)
Calories from fat 470.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.24g 80%
Cholesterol 81.34mg 27%
Sodium 295.32mg 12%
Potassium 753.55mg 16%
Total Carbs 71.73g 24%
Sugars 25.88g 104%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 10.89g 22%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 48.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 499.02 Kcal (2089 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.99g 80%
Cholesterol 51.38mg 27%
Sodium 186.53mg 12%
Potassium 475.95mg 16%
Total Carbs 45.31g 24%
Sugars 16.35g 104%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 11%
Protein 6.88g 22%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 30.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.6
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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