Baking Christmas cookies is a holiday tradition for many people, and trying new recipes can make it a new adventure every year. If you’re looking for new treats to try, here’s a tasty Christmas cookie recipe that includes shredded coconut and your favorite jam or jelly to create a sweet treat for your taste buds.
Christmas Surprise Cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup of shortening
3/4 cup of light brown sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cups of flour
1 teaspoons of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3/4 cup of shredded coconut
2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
Any flavor jam or jelly
Directions
Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg and mix well. Sift dry ingredients together and add. Add vanilla, and drop by teaspoons-full onto ungreased cookie sheet. With your finger or a spoon, make an indentation in the center of the cookie ball and fill with jam or jelly. Sprinkle coconut over all and bake at 375F for 10-12 min. Let cool and enjoy!
