Irresistible Coconut Cherry Cookies with 3 Secret Twists
Sweet, chewy coconut cookies with a festive cherry drizzle, perfect for holidays or cookie exchanges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tsp maraschino cherry juice
- Pink sanding sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips.
- Scoop 1-inch dough balls onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes.
- Let cookies cool. Whisk powdered sugar with cherry juice and drizzle over cookies.
- Sprinkle with pink sanding sugar while drizzle is wet.
Notes
- Almond extract adds extra flavor but is optional.
- Cherry juice can be substituted with milk and food coloring.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg