Best Cheery Cherry Cookies Recipes

CHEERY CHERRY COOKIES

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With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or as a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the cherries, coconut and pecans. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA PARSON'S CHEERY CHERRY DATE NUT DROP COOKIES

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My sister has a life long bud, Mary Jane who had a Grandma Parsons that loved to bake. Grandma Parsons gave this recipe to my Mom, and so there cookies have been in both families for several generations now. These cookies are moist and loaded with fruits,nuts and dates, a perfect Christmas combination.

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
2 c light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 c maraschino cherries, halved
2 c dates, chopped

Steps:

1. Sift together flour, soda, salt. Set aside.
2. Cream butter, brown sugar, eggs. Mix til light and fluffy
3. Add creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, then add buttermilk.
4. Stir in nuts, cherries, dates.
5. Drop by teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or unti lightly browned.

CHEERY CHERRY CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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My Grandma's personal favorite to have with tea every Christmas. A recipe passed down through the years and not changed one bit.

Provided by Paula Todora

Categories Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 c unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 2/3 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
1 c candied red cherries, chopped coarsely

Steps:

1. Beat butter & sugar for about 3 minutes with an electric mixer, or until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat 1 minute more.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add gradually to the butter mixture, making sure not to beat too much and stir in cherries by hand.
3. Divide the dough into thirds; roll each into a log. Cover in waxed paper or parchment paper, then plastic wrap. Chill overnight or freeze until ready to use, for up to a month (be sure to thaw out if frozen).
4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice into ¼" slices and bake 375 10 minutes, until barely brown. Store wrapped in refrigerator or freeze until ready to thaw and slice.