COCONUT CHERRY SURPRISE COOKIES
A cookie ball dipped in confectioners' powdered sugar icing, then topped in coconut. Each scrumptious cookie has a hidden maraschino cherry surprise. A great cookie for the holidays.
Provided by Lela
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h16m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place drained cherries on a paper towel.
- Grind slivered almonds in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
- Place coconut in the food processor; grind until finely chopped. Transfer 1 cup to a resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal the bag, and shake. Pour into a bowl. Transfer remaining coconut to a separate resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of red food coloring. Pour into a separate bowl.
- Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in water and almond extract.
- Combine flour, ground almonds, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture gradually; dough will be crumbly.
- Pack 1 tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned, 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 16 ounce package sugar in a bowl; mix in enough reserved cherry juice to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the icing and then in the colored coconut. Place on waxed paper until icing is set, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
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Mustapha kafayat Olabisi
[email protected]I'm not sure what happened, but my cookies turned out flat and crispy. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Rijan Yadav
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect with a glass of milk.
muneeb rajput
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these cookies. The cherry and chocolate flavors really balance out the coconut.
James Hawkes
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious, you'll forget all about the time you spent making them.
Sharmila Siwakoti
[email protected]I've tried many coconut cherry cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of coconut and cherry flavor.
C DaRosa
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.
Haseeb Jutt
[email protected]I love the surprise of the chocolate chips inside these cookies. It makes them extra special.
Olivia Fifi2022
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just to have on hand for a snack.
AB Tv
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sports Live
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
abdirahman abdirisak isse
[email protected]I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible.
Mark Archila
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The coconut and cherry flavors are a perfect combination, and the chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness.
Lucas satterly
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a favorite. They're so soft and chewy, and the coconut and cherries add a great flavor.
Chakra Woli
[email protected]These Coconut Cherry Surprise Cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of coconut and cherries is a classic, and the surprise chocolate chips inside made them even more special.