Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    30

  • Calories

    79 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    American

Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies

Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The perfect cookies for a holiday party! 

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 3 ounce cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup coconut flakes
  • 15 Maraschino cherries cut in half, red and/or green
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Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in almond extract.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  3. Preheat oven to 350℉.
  4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in coconut flakes. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a cherry half into the center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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