Cherry Pom-Poms

Makes 42 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 3 Tbsp. cherry-flavored gelatin
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1 tsp. water
• 2 cups flaked coconut

Directions

Combine flour and baking powder. In large mixing bowl, combine oil, gelatin, pudding mix and egg yolks; blend well. Add dry ingredients, milk and almond extract; blend well. Stir in walnuts and grated coconut. Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoonful for each. Slightly beat egg whites with water.

Roll balls in egg whites, then in flaked coconut. Place on un-greased cookie sheets, pressing down to flatten. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until delicately browned.

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By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, Ca.