CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES

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This is a great recipe for a christmas cookie. I make it every year for the family. My kids like the chocolate chips while the grownups prefer the maraschino cherries and coconut.

Provided by VillageMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended.
  • Add eggs and almond extract, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy; about 2 minutes.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture gradually, beating on low speed just until blended. Fold in chips, coconut and cherries.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 48.4, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.3

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