Cherry Macaroons

These are one of my favorite cookies!!! They're really easy and super yummy!! I hope you give them a try!

                                                                                               Photo Credit: Me!
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
2 teaspoons of the juice from the cherries
3/4 cup coconut

Cream together shortening, sugar and egg in a mixing bowl. Add flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add cherries and coconut. Add the cherry juice. Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Serve (with a glass of milk, of course!)!!!!!