Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Cookies
Description
Coconut and oats add extra delicious flavor and texture to these festive maraschino cherry chocolate cookies.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter-flavored shortening
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup shredded coconut
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3/4 cup drained, dried, and chopped maraschino cherries
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir until well incorporated.
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Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl; add to sugar mixture, blending until an even dough forms. Add oats, coconut, cherries, and chocolate chips until just mixed in.
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Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.