Ingredients for Festive Chewy Cherry Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Cherry Juice
- Orange Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Maraschino Cherry
- Flaked Coconut
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How to Make Festive Chewy Cherry Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons of cherry juice (reserved from drained cherries) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut and 1 cup drained cherries (pitted).
- Shape the dough into two logs (approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter), wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove dough logs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to slightly soften. Slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Place cookie rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. For convection ovens, bake at 360°F (180°C) for approximately 10 minutes.
- 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
0 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
7g
Carbs
1g
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