Description
Celebrate the holiday season with Delightful Santa’s Whiskers Holiday Cookies, a festive treat that combines buttery softness with colorful maraschino cherries and crunchy coconut flakes. The delightful aroma will fill your kitchen, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying by the fire. These cookies are not just delicious but also a nostalgic reminder of cherished moments spent baking with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in maraschino cherries and nuts if using.
- Scoop cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and roll each scoop in coconut flakes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg