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Coconut Cherry Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. coarsely chopped maraschino cherries
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp coconut extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c. flour
1/3 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 c. lightly toasted blanched almonds, finely ground
Directions:
Directions:
Drain cherries on a paper towel.
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and extracts until smooth. Mix in flour coconut and almonds, then stir in cherries. Wrap and chill dough for 30 min.
Heat oven to 325º. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place on baking sheet. Bake until bottoms are just golden, about 15 min. Cool on pans for 2 min. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely. To serve, roll cookies in extra confectioners' sugar. Unsugared cookies can be stored airtight for up to 5 days.
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Number Of Servings:
50 cookies

 

 

 

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