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Cookie Recipe of the Week:
Cherry Coconut Cookies

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Cherry Coconut Cookies are flavored with maraschino cherries, which are best known as a topper for ice cream sundaes or as a garnish in cocktails. Maraschino cherries are bright red, flavored with sweetener and almond flavoring, and processed in sugar syrup. When chopped and added to cookie dough with coconut and pecans, the cherries add a colorful touch to these delicious, fruity cookies.

Cherry Coconut Cookies

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Bake time: 9-11 minutes
Makes about 3 dozen cookies

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