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

Mary Fash
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These cookies are the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again.


Village Tv
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them all day long.


Landon Riley
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These cookies are amazing! I've never had anything like them before.


Azhar Prince Official
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Ayonimofe Akinsanmi
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These cookies are delicious! I highly recommend them.


Jennifer Chapman
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I love these cookies! They're my favorite kind of cookie.


Thandi Nhlekp
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These cookies are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Sadeque Khan
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Mahum Khan
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of coconut, cherry, and chocolate.


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