Cranberry Snowballs

Fresh cranberries rolled in powdered sugar then baked and chilled. Surprise your guests with a burst of delicious cranberry when they bite into these sweet and tangy confections!

Servings

Calories 369kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

12 ounce package of fresh cranberries
1 egg white
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200º Fahrenheit.
Rinse the cranberries and pat dry with a towel.
Transfer the cranberries to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a smaller bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy.
Add the whisked egg white to the bowl of cranberries and mix to coat with egg white.
Pour the powdered sugar into a gallon ziplock bag and add the cranberries.
Gently shake the bag until the cranberries are completely covered in sugar.
With a slotted skimmer, gently transfer cranberries to a baking sheet (Try gently shaking the skimmer to allow any extra sugar to fall through the slots before laying berries onto the baking sheet).
Bake cranberries for 4 minutes.
Use the skimmer to gently remove the cranberries from the baking sheet to a large sheet of parchment paper.
Allow to cool for 1 hour.
Transfer to a container and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Even Coating: To ensure that the cranberries are evenly coated with powdered sugar, gently shake the ziplock bag containing the cranberries and sugar mixture. Avoid vigorous shaking, as it may cause the cranberries to break or lose their shape. Instead, gently rotate and tilt the bag to coat the cranberries from all sides. This gentle shaking technique helps create a uniform and attractive sugary coating on each cranberry.
Drain Excess Sugar: After coating the cranberries with powdered sugar in the ziplock bag, use a slotted skimmer to transfer them to the baking sheet. Before placing the coated cranberries on the baking sheet, gently shake the skimmer to allow any excess sugar to fall through the slots. This step helps prevent clumping and ensures that the cranberries have a light and even coating of sugar, enhancing their appearance and texture.
Cooling and Storage: Allow the baked cranberries to cool completely on a large sheet of parchment paper before transferring them to a storage container. Cooling the cranberries helps set the sugar coating and prevents them from sticking together. Once cooled, store the cranberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy them. Proper storage helps preserve the texture and flavor of the cranberry snowballs, ensuring they stay fresh and delicious.

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