Cherry Top Hats

Cherry Top Hats was a favorite cookie recipe of Margaret Marie Roth, Chandler, Arizona.

Prep: 15 min | Bake: 15 min

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.

Attribution

From the family recipe collection of Linda Ann Jolly, Arizona.

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / ToscaW