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Ingredients
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36 maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
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½ cup slivered almonds
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded coconut
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3 drops green food coloring
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3 drops red food coloring
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1 cup butter, softened
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½ cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup quick cooking oats
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place drained cherries on a paper towel.
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Grind slivered almonds in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
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Place coconut in the food processor; grind until finely chopped. Transfer 1 cup to a resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal the bag, and shake. Pour into a bowl. Transfer remaining coconut to a separate resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of red food coloring. Pour into a separate bowl.
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Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in water and almond extract.
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Combine flour, ground almonds, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture gradually; dough will be crumbly.
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Pack 1 tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned, 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
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Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 16 ounce package sugar in a bowl; mix in enough reserved cherry juice to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the icing and then in the colored coconut. Place on waxed paper until icing is set, about 20 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
You may use any food coloring you prefer.
You can use milk instead of cherry juice to make the icing.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
189 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 189 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
Sodium 55mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 10mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 65mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.