Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3               cups  cookie mix
  1                cup  coconut
  2          teaspoons  almond extract
  1                     egg
  1         tablespoon  water
  1                     egg white -- beaten
  1                cup  coconut -- to 1 1/2 cups
                        red candied cherries -- halved

Preparation:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine mix, 1 cup coconut, almond extract and egg ant low speed until well blended and dough forms. In samll bowl, combine water and egg whtie. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; dip in egg white mixture; roll in coconut. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Place cherry in center of each cooke, pressing down lightly. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 11 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. 3 dozen cookies HIGH ALTITUDE: Above 3500 feet: no change

Nutritional Information:

80 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (51% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium