Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Delight your family this Christmas with these irresistible cookies! Featuring a delightful blend of rich chocolate chips, juicy maraschino cherries, and sweet coconut, these cookies are a holiday classic. Kids will love the chocolate, while adults will adore the festive cherry and coconut combination. A perfect addition to your Christmas cookie platter!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 237.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.2 (52 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies

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How to Make Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon almond extract on medium speed until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, and 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

32g

Carbs

8g

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