Cherry Snowballs

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My mom made these every christmas and we so looked forward to them. The dough is almost like a shortbread and kind of melts in your mouth. I often make a double batch, using half red cherries and half green. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Blend together butter , 1 / 2 cup icing sugar and vanilla.

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Then add flour , salt and chopped pecans.

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Mix well to form a dough.

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Chill dough thoroughly.

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Drain candied cherries well.

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Form dough around each cherry to form a small ball.

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Bake at 400 for 10- 15 minutes.

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Roll in icing sugar while warm and again when cool.

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Ingredients

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butter, icing sugar, vanilla, flour, salt, pecans, candied cherries