~ CHERRY-MACAROON COOKIES ~

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~ Cherry-Macaroon Cookies ~ image

Another festive cookie for your Christmas cookie trays! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

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!

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