coconut cherry drops

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lisa Goad
Matthews, NC

My momma has been making these since I was little at Christmas time. They were MY favorite, therefore, Santa got them every year also! I now make them every year for me and my husband. I hope you enjoy them.

(2 ratings)
yield 2 dozen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For coconut cherry drops

  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    coconut, flaked (sweetened)
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 c
    maraschino cherries, diced
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract

How To Make coconut cherry drops

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    With mixer, cream together butter, sugar, almond extract,and egg .
  • 3
    Add, mixing on low, flour, baking powder, salt, until just combined.
  • 4
    With a spoon or spatula, fold in coconut nuts and cherries.
  • 5
    Drop by teaspoon-ful onto cookie sheets. These will not spread out and flatten. Bake 10 - 15 minutes. Until bottom barely starts to brown.

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