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Baked cookies with maraschino cherries, walnuts and coconut on parchment lined baking pan.

Cherry Walnut Cookies

Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: cherry walnut cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Laureen King
Cherry Walnut Cookies combine the great flavors like maraschino cherries, walnuts and coconut.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries drained, pat dry, chopped into pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend together the flour, coconut, baking soda and salt.
  • Place butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat until fluffy. Use a standing mixer with paddle attachment.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in ½ flour mixture and combine well.
  • Add the milk and combine. Blend in the remaining flour mixture.
  • Mix in the walnuts and maraschino cherries.
  • Scoop out 1 heaping tablespoon of the dough and form into a ball.
  • Place on cookie sheet. Press dough down slightly with a fork.
  • Bake 350º F for 10-12 minutes
  • Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg