Cherry Top Hats

Cherry Top Hats are a colorful addition to a cookie tray. Use red and green maraschino cherries for a more festive presentation! These are a wonderful addition to a cookie tray.

Cherry Top Hats recipe

 

This was a favorite cookie recipe of our Mother, Margaret.

It’s easy to make your own healthier Maraschino Cherries.

 

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Cherry Top Hats

Cherry Top Hats are a colorful addition to a cookie tray. Use red and green maraschino cherries for a more festive presentation!

  • Author: Margaret Marie Roth
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: varies
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice 10 chopped maraschino cherries 2 cups flaked coconut Maraschino cherry halves

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except the maraschino cherry halves. Shape into 1-inch balls. Top with maraschino cherry half. Arrange on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until browned.
  3. Let cool.

Notes

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / ToscaW

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