COCONUT-CHERRY CHEWS

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These are probably my favourite cookie made with my recipe#263320. They are kind of like a macaroon but a little more festive!

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups holiday cookie mix
1 cup coconut
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 -1 1/2 cup coconut
maraschino cherry, halved

Steps:

  • Dip measuring cup into mix and level off;allow to come to room temperature.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl,combine cookie mix,1 cup coconut,almond extract and egg at low speed until well mixed and dough forms.
  • In a small bowl,beat egg white and water until foamy.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Dip in egg-white mixture;roll in coconut.
  • Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Place cherry in center,pressing down lightly.
  • Bake at 375 F for 11-14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • These overbake easily so keep an eye on them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.6

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