Best Cherry Macaroon Cookies Recipes

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Provided by Penny Burdge

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c fast and festive cookie mix
1 c coconut
1/3 c finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tsp almond extract
1 large egg
36 chocolate candy kisses

Steps:

1. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl combine cookie mix, coconut, cherries, almond extract and egg. Mix at low speed until well blended and dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
2. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Shape the dough into 1" balls and place them 2" apart on the cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until set and the edges are light golden brown.
3. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and cool complete on racks. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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Provided by Cassie *

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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!