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Coconut Cherry Macaroons #FeelGoodHoliday {Giveaway}

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Coconut Cherry Macaroons

While the holidays bring traditions and holiday baking is definitely a huge part of my holidays, I am also always on the hunt for new recipes to try out. I am a huge fan of coconut and cherries, so when I came across this recipe from Nature’s Path, it was a MUST try this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Nature’s Path Coconut Cherry Macaroons (Gluten Free, Egg Free) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes: 16 serving Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp coconut oil … Continue reading →

Marachino Cherry Shortbread Squares

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Marachino Cherry Shortbread Squares INGREDIENTSBase:1 cup pastry flour OR 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour1 Tbsp icing sugar1/2 cup butter Filling:1 cup brown sugar1/4 cup flour1/2 cup coconut1/2 tsp baking powder1 cup chopped cherries2 eggs well beaten Icing:1 cup icing sugar1 Tbsp butter1 tsp almond flavouring and a little cherry juice DIRECTIONS Mix the base ingredients and press into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Mix together filling ingredients and pour over cooked base. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes Once squares have cooled, mix icing ingredients together and ice … Continue reading →

Christmas Cherry Squares

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I haven’t made these delicious squares yet this year so I am unable to provide you with a photo, but let me tell you that they are absolutely sinful! If you love cherries with the combination of chocolate, you will not be disappointed! Cherry Squares Bottom Layer1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 sugar1 cup flour Mix the above using an electric mixer (I use my Kitchen Aid). Press this mixture into the bottom of a parchment paper lined square (9 inch) pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes at 350 degrees, until light golden in colour. Topping:1 can sweetened condensed milk (300 … Continue reading →