MERRY CHERRY COOKIES 
1 1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 2/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. coarsely chopped green M&M candies
1/4 c. chopped red cherries
1 c. coconut, toasted

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in egg and almond extract. Add combined flour and salt; mix well. Stir in candies and cherries. Shape to form 1 inch balls; roll in coconut. Place on greased cookie sheet, then decorate with additional candies and cherries, pressing in lightly.

 

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