Cherry Top Hats

This was a favorite cookie recipe of Margaret Marie Roth, Chandler, Arizona.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted 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.

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 15 min | Total time: 30 min

From the Family Recipes Collection of Linda Jolly and Lisa Stephens.