INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (19ounce)package sugar cookie mix
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2egg whites, separated
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extractor almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups flaked coconut , divided
  • 36halved candied red cherries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine cookie mix, oil, 1 egg white, coconut or almond extract and 3/4 cup coconut in large bowl.
  3. Stir until blended.
  4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
  5. Dip each ball in remaining egg white then roll in remaining coconut.
  6. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Press candied cherry half in center of cookie.
  8. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until.
  9. coconut is light golden brown.
  10. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet, then move to cooling rack.