Ingredients for Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
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How to Make Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon almond extract on medium speed until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, and 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- 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