Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies are a delicious twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies, with the added flavors of coconut and cherry.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Coconut Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 24 Semi-sweet chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped cherries.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 16g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.