~ cherry-macaroon cookies ~
Another festive cookie for your Christmas cookie trays! Enjoy!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
25 - 30
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated, lemon rind
- 1 - egg
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped, maraschino cherries
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
How To Make ~ cherry-macaroon cookies ~
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Using my food processor, I chopped the cherries. ( drained well & set aside. -
Step 2In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, salt, almond extract, lemon rind and egg, beat thoroughly.
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Step 3Sift the dry ingredients together and blend into the butter mixture. Add the cherries and coconut, combine well.
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Step 4On 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.
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Step 5Enjoy!
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