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

Protik Roy
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still tasted good.


Oyon Khadem
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the chocolate and cherries complement each other.


Oman Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out really flat. They didn't look anything like the pictures.


Just me Najah
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Jisan Hasan
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Man Pun
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These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're so pretty and delicious.


Ernestina Pokuaa
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved these cookies. The chocolate flavor is really rich and decadent.


Ali Nawabzada
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and cherries.


Nkanyiso Sibeko
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as well as I expected. They were a bit dry.


Harriet Mukya
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Ralph Denny
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I love the combination of chocolate and cherries in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Azad 786 (Fahad Azad)
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


Alya Alnuaimi
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These cookies are so festive and pretty! I love the way the chocolate and cherries look together.


Nichelle Byass
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.


Jamal Sadar
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! My kids loved them.


Eric Foerschler
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These cookies are delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors go together perfectly, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


people cool
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're easy to make too. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


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