Cheery Cherry Cookies Recipe

By sandiB2010

With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or as a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. -Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the cherries, coconut and pecans.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.