Coconut Jays

This recipe for chocolate-coconut cookies topped with cherries is sure to become a Christmas favorite.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in saucepan. Remove from heat. Add sugar and coconut. Mix well. Shape into balls.

Step 2

Make indent in center of each and place on cookie sheet. Place half a maraschino cherry in indent. Fill with melted chocolate. Chill until firm. Store in refrigerator.