Christmas Cherry Chews
Get ready to dazzle your holiday dessert table with Christmas Cherry Chews! These soft, festive cookies combine the buttery richness of a classic treat with the vibrant flavors of candied cherries, shredded sweetened coconut, and crunchy pecans or walnuts. Infused with both vanilla and almond extracts for a subtle nutty sweetness, these chewy delights are perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, or cozy nights by the fire. Easy to whip up in just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe creates a batch of 24 cookies with a beautiful blend of textures and holiday colors. Serve them with a mug of hot cocoa or pack them up as edible gifts for a seasonal treat that’s as delightful to give as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.75 cup candied cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, and continue to beat until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in the shredded coconut, chopped candied cherries, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers may still appear soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy the festive flavors of your Christmas Cherry Chews!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.1 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.4 g | 417% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 764.6 g | 278% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 537.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1176 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
