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Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies

on November 24, 2020

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YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW, the sixth installment in the charming Moonglow Christmas series by Deborah Garner, is a feast for the senses! From the very first book, I anticipate starting out each holiday season with a new heartwarming novella from this series, which captures the spirit of the season. At the center of the story is Mist, who has almost a mystical feel about her without crossing into the paranormal. Her calmness, along with projecting all things good about the people and situations around her, brings a much needed peaceful sentiment this year. As I settled into a comfy and cozy chair to read about Mist and the Moonglow Café where she works at the Timberton Hotel in Montana, I was swept into the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Christmas. Using the hotel as a backdrop, guests gather to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas together. Over the course of the six books, it’s been a joy getting to know recurring guests, such as Michael, Mist’s beau, along with new guests who show up with the need to connect to humanity and find comfort. Mist has a prescient feel for what each guest needs along with creating a meaningful miniature painting to memorialize the holiday for each of the guests. I’ll admit, I always look forward to the unveiling, so to speak, of what Mist has created… it’s inspiring and celebrates the best of what the holiday season has to offer!

While Mist creates both works of art on the canvas and in the kitchen, the owner of the hotel, Betty, hosts an annual cookie exchange party for the townspeople. Oh my goodness, so many delectable goodies mentioned in the story! I love how Ms. Garner gathers recipes from her readers (including yours truly) and weaves the treats into the story along with providing numerous drool-worthy recipes at the back of the book. I bookmarked several I need to try soon! I had the pleasure of creating Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies for the book and am happy to share that recipe with you here. With snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries, these shortbread-style cookies add holiday cheer making them an ideal addition to Christmas cookie platters.

 

With snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries, shortbread-style Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies add holiday cheer to Christmas cookie platters. Recipe created by Cinnamon & Sugar for Deborah Garner, author of YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW.

 

Amazon Synopsis

When a Yuletide festival promises jovial crowds, resident artist and chef, Mist, knows she’ll have her hands full, as will all of the regular townsfolk. Between Mist’s legendary Christmas Eve dinner at the Timberton Hotel and this season’s festival events, guests will be surrounded with opportunities for camaraderie and celebration.

There’s a unique magic to Christmas in the small Montana town, one that offers joy, peace, and community to all who pass through. One thing is always certain: no one leaves Timberton without a renewed sense of hope for the future.

 

 

 

 

A special thanks to Deborah Garner for providing one lucky winner with their choice of print or ebook copy of YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW. Print is limited to U.S. residents and ends Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries, shortbread-style Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies add holiday cheer to Christmas cookie platters. Recipe created by Cinnamon & Sugar for Deborah Garner, author of YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW.

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Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies

Snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries add holiday cheer to these shortbread-style cookies making them an ideal addition to Christmas cookie platters.

Makes 18 - 20 cookies.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter (substitute vegan margarine if desired, to make suitable for vegans)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (if using margarine, omit)
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 20 small maraschino cherries, divided
Instructions
  1. Drain the maraschino cherries. Cut 10 of the cherries in half, pat dry and set aside. Coarsely chop the remaining cherries, blot excess liquid, and set aside.

  2. Cream together the butter (or margarine), sugar, and almond extract, for 2 minutes.

  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt then stir into the butter mixture until incorporated.

  4. Gently fold the reserved coarsely chopped cherries into the cookie dough.

  5. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).

  7. Shape dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll in coconut flakes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.

  8. Bake 10 - 12 minutes until bottom of cookies are slightly golden. Remove from oven and immediately press the reserved cherry halves into the center of each cookie.

  9. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

With snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries, shortbread-style Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies add holiday cheer to Christmas cookie platters. Recipe created by Cinnamon & Sugar for Deborah Garner, author of YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW.

 

 

 

 

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With snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries, shortbread-style Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies add holiday cheer to Christmas cookie platters. Recipe created by Cinnamon & Sugar for Deborah Garner, author of YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was provided with an advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

 

With snowy white coconut and glistening red cherries, shortbread-style Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies add holiday cheer to Christmas cookie platters. Recipe created by Cinnamon & Sugar for Deborah Garner, author of YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW.

 

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66 thoughts on “Yuletide Coconut Cherry Cookies”

  1. Jess says:
    November 24, 2020 at 2:02 am

    I would love a print copy! Thanks for the chance

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  2. Pat Hawk says:
    November 24, 2020 at 3:29 am

    Cookies look good enough to eat. Would prefer ebook, print would be good also. Thanks for the chance.🎄

    Reply
  3. Judy Tucker says:
    November 24, 2020 at 4:13 am

    Thanks for the chance. I love this series. I prefer print book

    Reply
  4. Kay Garrett says:
    November 24, 2020 at 4:55 am

    “YULETIDE AT MOONGLOW” by Deborah Garner sounds like a wonderful book and one I would greatly enjoy reading. Lovely cover that would draw my attention for sure.

    If I were fortunate enough to be selected, I would love a print copy.

    Reply
  5. Alicia says:
    November 24, 2020 at 5:44 am

    I was just looking for some good desserts to make for the holidays. I think I’ll be trying these cookies!
    Would love to win a print copy. The book sounds as good as the cookies.

    Reply
  6. Carol Knudtson says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:15 am

    This series sounds wonderful. The cookies look yummy. I would love a print copy please.

    Reply
  7. Christine Fox says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:19 am

    Print please

    Reply
  8. Dawn P. says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:28 am

    Sounds like a great series! I love the name Mist, and the book cover is so pretty! I’ll have to try the cookies…they look so festive! I prefer a print copy. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Reply
  9. Jen K says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:31 am

    Ebook for me. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  10. Peggy Hyndman says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:32 am

    I would prefer an e-book copy.

    Reply
  11. Nikki m says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:35 am

    I prefer print books <3

    Reply
  12. Wendy Lee says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:37 am

    I have no preference. I would love to win either! Thanks for the chance!!

    Reply
  13. Donna E H Durnell says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:48 am

    Sounds like an easy enough recipe for me do make, and one that will taste really good.

    I prefer reading a print book. Print is easier on my eyes.

    Looking forward to this year’s story.

    Reply
  14. Gloria Browning says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:51 am

    I still prefer print.
    Cute ccokies!

    Reply
  15. Beatrice says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:57 am

    These look yummy would love am print copy ty for the chance

    Reply
  16. Brenda Ellis says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:24 am

    I have to make those cookies. They look so yummy. I would love a print copy, and thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  17. Margaret F Yelton says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:26 am

    I would love a print copy, thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  18. Kim says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:36 am

    Thank you for the opportunity! The receipt sounds delicious 😋

    Reply
  19. jacquie says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:56 am

    I would prefer a print copy. The cookies look delicious.

    Reply
  20. Robin says:
    November 24, 2020 at 8:11 am

    The cookies look delicious. I would prefer an ebook copy please if I am fortunate to win.
    Blessings,
    Robin

    Reply
  21. nancy wolfe says:
    November 24, 2020 at 8:29 am

    I love Christmas themed books. Thank you for giveaway chance.

    The cookies look amazing and thank you for the recipe.

    If I should win I prefer a print copy.

    Reply
  22. Peggy Welte-Clayton says:
    November 24, 2020 at 9:13 am

    I am battling a nerve disease that is through my entire body now and has really crippled my hands so I am so sorry that I must get a print copy but i will review on a few sites. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Kim to your family also !

    Reply
  23. Teresa Kerr says:
    November 24, 2020 at 9:31 am

    Print copy

    Reply
  24. Linda May says:
    November 24, 2020 at 9:47 am

    I like a print copy. These cookies look delicious and I would love a chance to win this book. Thanks for your great generosity.

    Reply
  25. Karen B says:
    November 24, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Print, please. I’ll test those cookies for you…

    Reply
  26. Teresa Warner says:
    November 24, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Thanks for the recipe, would love a print copy!

    Reply
  27. Merry says:
    November 24, 2020 at 10:20 am

    I prefer print books.

    Reply
  28. Jessica Peeling says:
    November 24, 2020 at 10:27 am

    I would prefer print!

    Reply
  29. Debbie S. says:
    November 24, 2020 at 11:11 am

    Your cookies look so festive and yummy! I would be happy with either an ebook or print copy. bella_ringer@hotmail.com

    Reply
  30. Lynn Brown says:
    November 24, 2020 at 11:56 am

    print. beautiful cover. thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  31. Meg says:
    November 24, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    I would love an Ebook thank you. I think I’m going to try these and add a little cocoa.

    Reply
  32. Sharon Forrest says:
    November 24, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    I prefer paperbacks but would be happy with either.

    Reply
  33. Mary C says:
    November 24, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Print, please.

    Reply
  34. Cynthia Blain says:
    November 24, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Congratulations to the author on her release! I prefer print copies (or audio if that’s ever a possibility due to my limited vision). Thank you!

    Reply
  35. Libby Dodd says:
    November 24, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    I read both, but prefer print.

    Reply
  36. Terry Buckmore says:
    November 24, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    thank you for the chance to win. Print copy for me please (Feel free to send cookies!)

    Reply
  37. Jana Leah says:
    November 24, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    I would prefer a print copy.

    Reply
  38. Robyn K says:
    November 24, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    I prefer print books. Thank you for the recipe, and this chance!

    Reply
  39. Kathy Fowler says:
    November 24, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Print. I love anything with coconut.

    Reply
  40. Donna Ingalls says:
    November 24, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    I would love a print copy!
    That recipe looks divine.
    Thanks so much

    Reply
  41. Cathy Inboden says:
    November 24, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    I prefer a print copy of Yuletide At Moonglow. Thank you for a chance.

    Reply
  42. Lisa Sabatini says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    This book would be pure joy to read! I prefer print!

    Reply
  43. Dianne Casey says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    I prefer a print copy. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  44. Marci Konecny says:
    November 24, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    I sure wish I liked coconut! Those look pretty tasty! Print is my preference, but I also have a kindle…I just never plug it in. Lol.

    Reply
  45. Nancy says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    If I won, I would love a print copy, please.

    Reply
  46. Karen M says:
    November 24, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    I prefer print book copy.

    Reply
  47. Nancy Legowsky says:
    November 25, 2020 at 5:01 am

    I prefer a print if I were to win!

    Reply
  48. Lori Smanski says:
    November 25, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe. These look so yummmy. Oh what a wonderful cover. And it sounds like a great read.
    I would please love print .

    Reply
  49. Wendy Matchett says:
    November 25, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    I’d love to have a print copy! The cover is so colorful, and I can access the recipes more easily. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  50. Leslie Lawrence says:
    November 25, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Love the cover. I prefer print books.

    Reply
  51. Kara Marks says:
    November 25, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    I prefer ebooks, but I never turn down a physical copy.

    Reply
  52. Shannon Molloy says:
    November 25, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway! I have no preference between a print copy or an ebook.

    Reply
  53. Tracey A says:
    November 26, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Oh, I love to read printed books! Thanks for the opportunity!!!

    Reply
  54. NANCY says:
    November 26, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    Print please

    Reply
  55. Brenda says:
    November 27, 2020 at 7:11 am

    Happy Day After Thanksgiving! Thanks for this great chance to win your great book. I love the cover and it definitely makes me want to dive in. I would be happy with a print or ecopy if I were to win. I know it costs more to send a print copy, but you made your cover so pretty and enticing, but either is wonderful!! Thank you!! 😊

    Reply
  56. Hesper Fry says:
    November 27, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I prefer an e-book copy.

    Reply
  57. Debbi Wellenstein says:
    November 28, 2020 at 11:07 am

    I would prefer a print copy.

    Reply
  58. Kathleen Walsh says:
    November 28, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Print please

    Reply
  59. Julie Waldron says:
    November 29, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    I prefer a print copy.

    Reply
  60. Robyn Lee says:
    November 30, 2020 at 6:36 am

    My preference is print.

    Reply
  61. Deanne Patterson says:
    November 30, 2020 at 7:55 am

    I would love a print copy please. The cookies look so goof that I’m going to make them, They are so festive.

    Reply
    • Deanne Patterson says:
      November 30, 2020 at 7:56 am

      I mean the cookies look so good!

      Reply
  62. Mary Holshouser says:
    November 30, 2020 at 8:24 am

    Need a print copy, please.
    Have a cookie making day scheduled
    with the family – need this recipe for
    that day. The cookies look delicious.
    thanks. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  63. Sheryl Holden says:
    November 30, 2020 at 10:30 am

    print

    Reply
  64. Carla Lobosci says:
    November 30, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Print copy please and thank you for doing this

    Reply
  65. Valerie Blankenship says:
    November 30, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    Would love a print copy! Thanks for the chance

    Reply

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