When it comes to flavor pairings, this one is tops
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 pound sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 12 to 14 large maraschino cherries
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • 2 tablespoon flour
Directions
  1. Step 1: Heat oven to 375 F.
  2. Step 2: Set 2 squares unsweetened chocolate in a bowl and microwave for on high for 1 minute. Stir with a spoon. If there are any lumps remaining, microwave for another minute. Scrape melted chocolate into large bowl. Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 pound sweetened flaked coconut, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix with large spoon. Mixture will be very thick and sticky.
  3. Step 3: Drain 12 to 14 large maraschino cherries and cut each in half. Set aside in small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Using a paper towel, lightly coat 2 cookie sheets with 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over each sheet. Standing over the sink, tilt and gently tap each pan until it's white with flour. Tap loose flour off sheets into sink.
  5. Step 5: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the cookie sheets. Leave about 1 inch between the cookies. Put a cherry, cut side down, in the center of each cookie.
  6. Step 6: Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to brown. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the pan, and then use a spatula to remove them. Store in an airtight container. These cookies may also be frozen.