Coconut-Cherry Chews

These are probably my favourite cookie made with my Holiday Cookie Mix. They are kind of like a macaroon but a little more festive!

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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