Coconut Cherry Chews

Name: Coconut Cherry Chews
Ingredients: 3 c. flour; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 lb. margarine; 1 c. coconut; 2 tsp. almond extract; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1 Tbsp. water; 1 to 1 1/2 c. coconut; red candied cherries, halved

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. margarine
1 c. coconut
2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg
1 egg white
1 Tbsp. water
1 to 1 1/2 c. coconut
red candied cherries, halved

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Grease cookie sheets.
3

In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, margarine, 1 cup coconut, almond extract and egg at low speed until well mixed and dough forms.
4

In small bowl, beat egg white and water until foamy. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
5

Dip in egg white mixture; roll in coconut.
6

Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
7

Place cherry in center of each cookie, pressing down lightly.
8

Bake at 375° for 11 to 14 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown. Yields 3 dozen cookies.