Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Santa’s Whiskers Holiday Cookies, a cheerful treat that combines colorful maraschino cherries, coconut, and crunchy nuts. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant appearance, they’re sure to become a beloved tradition for friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries, coconut flakes, and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg