CHERRY COCONUT COOKIES

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The name says it all "Cherry Coconut" They are very different and also have pecans in them. My daughter found the recipe and we made them for our Christmas plates. Give it a try for something different. They were a hit !

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 c butter flavor crisco
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp almond extract
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 3/4 c unsifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c flaked coconut
1/2 c coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 c quartered maraschino cherries (drained on paper towels)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter flavored crisco, sugar, salt, almond extract, lemon peel and egg thoroughly in large bowl at medium speed. Combine flour, baking power and baking soda, add to creamed mixture. Blend well. Stir in coconut, pecans and cherries by hand.
  • 2. Form into 1" balls. Place on un-greased baking sheet. Bake for 11-12 min. Let cool on baking sheet.

Latrelle Veal
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cherries.


Sheikh Ayhan Ahmed Shahel
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast.


Dev Sarkar
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Teffy Wilkerson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now one of my favorites.


David Mwambila
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These cookies are perfect for a summer party or picnic.


Qadeer Alee
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I've never had a cherry-coconut cookie before, but these were amazing!


Luqman Ahmad
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These cookies are so soft and chewy, they literally melt in your mouth.


MC Hope Chevalier
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I love the combination of cherries and coconut in these cookies.


Kgomotso Walter
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These cookies are so delicious and they're perfect for any occasion.


Adil Sheikh
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly.


M Ameen
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Irfan Jiskani
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Darlene Metzler
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, and the cherry-coconut combination is delicious.