Cherry Macaroons!

I love these cookies! They are flavorful, chewy, and festive. I especially like them for Christmas or Valentines because of their color.

Cherry Macaroons

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/3 cups shortening

2 eggs

3 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

1 cup coconut

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add cherries, extract, and coconut and mix. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. 

*Sometimes I add cherry-flavored chips to the dough if I have them as well.