snowberries

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Apr 23, 2017

Perfect cookie for your Christmas cookie tray!! Baking time is per cookie sheet.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 5 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

How To Make snowberries

  • Step 1
    Beat shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the brown sugar, beating well. Add the egg, beating well.
  • Step 2
    Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Add coconut, pecans, and cherries; stir well.
  • Step 3
    Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #cherries
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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