Cherry Crunch Cookies
Cherry Crunch Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for many different occasions. These cherry cookies are a combination of crispy cereal, shredded coconut, and juicy cherries, which give them a unique texture and flavor.
Servings: 72 cookies
Calories: 94kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 3 cups cornflake crumbs
- 42 halved cherries
Instructions
- Prep: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and then get the oven preheated to 350°F.
- In a ziplocked bag, use a rolling pin to crunch the cornflakes into crumbs. Transfer to a medium bowl and set them aside for future use.
- You will need about 40 cherries, washed, pitted, and cut in half. You can also use store-bought cherries that are already pitted, to make this process easier.
- Cookie dough: Cream butter and sugar in large bowl for 2 minutes using an electric mixer. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Combine the dry ingredients in medium bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 2 additions, mixing well after each addition until no dry flour remains.
- Add pecans, almond extract and coconut. Mix well.
- Assemble: Scoop and roll into 1 inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the prepared cornflake crumbs until well coated. Arrange the dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Give each cookie dough ball a dent in the center with your thumb and place 1 cherry half in each dent. Press it down lightly.
- Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden. Let the cookies stand on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Serve cookies once cooled and enjoy!
Notes
These cherry cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 3mg