With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to indulge in some delicious treats that are always a hit during the festive season. These Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls are the perfect addition to any holiday celebration!
These delectable cookie balls are not only perfect for parties and cookie exchanges, but they’re also great for just popping in your mouth and savoring the rich shortbread flavor. With the hints of cranberries combined with the crunch of walnuts, every bite is a delightful burst of flavors.
There’s something truly special about traditional shortbread cookies during the holidays, and these Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls are no exception. They add a touch of elegance and deliciousness to any holiday cookie platter.
Making these cookie balls is incredibly simple. Just mix the ingredients together, roll them into 1″ balls, bake for 15-18 minutes, roll them in powdered sugar, and let them cool on a wire rack. It’s that easy and quick! Not much work goes into these tasty cookies, yet everyone loves them.
Whether you’re serving them during the holiday season or any other time of the year, these Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
What are your favorite holiday cookies? While these Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls are truly irresistible, one of my all-time favorites is my Christmas Sugar Cookies. I’ve been making those delicious treats for over 35 years, and they never fail to bring joy and smiles to everyone’s faces. They’re simply divine!
So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to these mouthwatering Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls today? And while you’re at it, check out a few more irresistible holiday treats that you can find on the blog: Gingerbread Cupcakes with Molasses Frosting, Apple Walnut Crepes, my Mom’s Pink Dessert, and how about some delicious Homemade Caramel. There’s something for everyone!
Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 6 Tbs sugar (⅜ cup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 cups walnuts, chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup Craisins® dried cranberries, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until creamy.
- Gradually beat in the flour and salt until just blended.
- Add the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, and stir.
- Using a 1″ cookie scoop or clean hands, roll the dough into 1″ balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven.
- While the cookies are baking, pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl or pie plate.
- Roll 4-5 hot cookies at a time in the powdered sugar until each cookie is well coated.
- Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
Final Thoughts
These Cranberry Walnut Cookie Balls are as delicious as they are beautiful. And if you’re looking for perfect Pinterest-worthy pictures, check out the images provided that are just the right size for pinning.
Enjoy these delightful treats, and happy holidays!original recipe and directions.
