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Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies

Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The perfect cookies for a holiday party! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies
Servings: 30
Calories: 79kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in coconut flakes. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • 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

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