Cheery Cherry Macaroons
If you like coconut and maraschino cherries, you're bound to love these delightful little cookies. They come out delicious and they make a pretty presentation.
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READY IN: 22mins
YIELD: 72 cookies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2cups sugar
- 1 1⁄3cups shortening
- 2
- 1teaspoon almond extract
- 3 1⁄2cups all-purpose flour
- 2teaspoons baking soda
- 2teaspoons baking powder
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2cups flaked coconut
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening together.
- Add eggs and almond extract and mix well.
- Combine flour, soda, powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in coconut and cherries, this will take a bit because the dough is very stiff.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased or non stick cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool on racks.
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