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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These cookies are a holiday favorite around our house. You can top them off with cherries or chocolate or some of each! Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract |
2 teaspoons orange juice |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
5 cups coconut, divided |
candied cherries and/or chocolate kisses |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, extract and juice. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups of coconut. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place a cherry or chocolate kiss on top of each cookie. Cool 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: about 4 dozen.
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