Ambrosia Macaroon Cookies are Perfect for the Holidays - Oregon Beach Magazine

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry with paper towels
• 5 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 20 maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and halved