Best 6 Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat that combines the flavors of coconut, cherries, and chocolate? Look no further than coconut cherry chocolate kiss cookies! These cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a chewy texture that will satisfy any cookie lover. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want a sweet treat to enjoy, these cookies are sure to be a hit. With their vibrant colors and festive appearance, they're also a great choice for holiday parties or cookie exchanges. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some delicious coconut cherry chocolate kiss cookies!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY KISS COOKIES



Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cookies image

My grandma loved chocolate-covered cherries, so I combined 2 recipes to come up with these yummy cookies. She loved that I made a special cookie just for her. These are also Jessie's favorite cookie.

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
4 drops red food coloring
¾ teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon cherry flavoring (such as Wilton®)
¾ cup drained, chopped maraschino cherries
48 milk chocolate kisses (such as HERSHEY'S), or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Combine shortening, powdered sugar, cherry juice, red food coloring, and cherry flavoring in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in maraschino cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss, pressing firmly. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 28.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

VANILLA CHERRY CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Vanilla Cherry Chocolate Cookies image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     dessert

Time 48m

Yield about 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped dried sweet cherries

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat together the butter and sugars over medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to low, add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate and cherries until they are uniformly distributed.
  • Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet. Bake until the cookie edges are golden brown, about 14 minutes. Leave the cookies on the baking sheets on racks for 3 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining dough. Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely before serving.

CHERRY KISS COOKIES



Cherry Kiss Cookies image

Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. -Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 drops red food coloring, optional
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
54 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in cherry juice, extract and, if desired, food coloring. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in cherries., Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie (cookie will crack around edges). Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES



Chocolate Kiss Cookies image

Chocolate kiss filled cookies. A wonderful chocolate treat.

Provided by June

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup margarine, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (6 ounce) bag milk chocolate candy kisses
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream margarine with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and walnuts, beating on low speed of an electric mixer until well mixed. Cover, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Remove wrappers from chocolate kisses. Shape approximately 1 tablespoon of dough around each chocolate kiss; be sure to cover chocolate completely. Place cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. While cookies are still warm, roll them in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CHERRY COOKIE



Chocolate Coconut Cherry Cookie image

Make and share this Chocolate Coconut Cherry Cookie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brigitte

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 cup maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Ad eggs and extract beating on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to creamy mixture gradually beating on low speed.
  • Stir in chips, coconut and cherries (coarsely chopped).
  • Drop table spoon fill in greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 32.1, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.5

COCONUT CHERRY CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES



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Peeling silver foil from the chocolate kisses is like picking berries. One to keep, one to eat, one to keep,one to eat...

Provided by Potluck

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
14 ounces flaked coconut (5 cups)
54 Hershey chocolate kisses (9 oz package unwrapped)

Steps:

  • To make dough-In large mixer bowl cream butter with the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Combine flour,baking powder and salt.NOTE-A touch of almond extract intensifies cherry flavor.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in cherries and 3 cups coconut. Cover tightly and chill for 1 hour ,or until firm.
  • To bake-Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
  • Roll in coconut.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven. Immediately press 1 kiss in center of each cookie.
  • Cool 1 minute.
  • Carefully remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 59.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • To ensure your cookies turn out perfectly, use room temperature butter and eggs. This helps the ingredients blend together smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the recommended temperature and time. Overbaking can result in dry, crumbly cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing or serving. This helps them set and prevents them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

These Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet coconut and cherry flavors, and rich chocolatey kisses, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive cookie recipe, give these Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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