Cherry Coconut Cookies Recipe

Name: Cherry Coconut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. soft shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 c. evaporated milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. maraschino cherries; 2 c. coconut

Servings: persons

1
Sift together onto waxed paper flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in bowl shortening and sugar.
2
Add egg and beat hard.
3
Stir in milk and vanilla.
4
Add flour mixture and mix well.
5
Stir in finely cut maraschino cherries.
6
Shape dough into balls using about a tablespoon of dough for each ball.
7
Roll balls in chopped-shredded coconut.
8
Place on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
9
Set oven at 375u00b0.
10
Bake on even rack slightly below center for 12 minutes or until light brown.
11
Remove from oven at once.
12
Do not overbake.

837

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 3/4 c. soft shortening, and more.

Yes, Cherry Coconut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Coconut Cookies

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