Cheery Cherry Macaroons
If you like coconut and maraschino cherries, you're bound to love these delightful little cookies. They come out delicious and they make a pretty presentation.
Steps
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a mixing bowl , cream sugar and shortening together.
Add eggs and almond extract and mix well.
Combine flour , soda , powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in coconut and cherries , this will take a bit because the dough is very stiff.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased or non stick cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool on racks.
Ingredients
sugar, shortening, eggs, almond extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, flaked coconut, maraschino cherry