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.

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

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

Cherry Top Hats

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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

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