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~ cherry-macaroon cookies ~

Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Another festive cookie for your Christmas cookie trays! Enjoy!

yield 25 - 30
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ cherry-macaroon cookies ~

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated, lemon rind
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 3/4 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    chopped, maraschino cherries
  • 3/4 c
    shredded coconut

How To Make ~ cherry-macaroon cookies ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Using my food processor, I chopped the cherries. ( drained well & set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, salt, almond extract, lemon rind and egg, beat thoroughly.
  • 3
    Sift the dry ingredients together and blend into the butter mixture. Add the cherries and coconut, combine well.
  • 4
    On a greased baking sheet or a sheet covered with parchment paper. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from pans to a cooking rack.
  • 5
    Enjoy!
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