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Donda’s Cherry Coconut Cookies

Donda’s Cherry Coconut Cookies: A Chewy Sweet Treat Delight

Donda’s Cherry Coconut Cookies are a chewy and delicious sweet treat combining cherries and coconut, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries well-drained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened optional
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the flour, mixing at low speed until just incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the well-drained cherries and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop cookie balls using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. In a small mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar with milk until smooth to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the pink glaze over completely cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing for the best results. Customize flavors by adding nuts or swapping cherries for cranberries.

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