Lebanese Coconut Cookies

"Who remembers those coconut cookies? If you have been raised in Lebanon, then most probably you must have had these cookies or at least must have seen them! “Akras Jouz AlHind”/”Lebanese Coconut Cookies” are a classic cookie treat from Lebanon! The cookies remind me of the ones I used to pick out at our neighborhood bakery when I was 10, a classic found in most Lebanese bakeries. They have a lovely crispy edge and slightly chewy middle with an attractive cherry maraschino on top – often sandwiched with jam! While I so like to experiment with different trendy cookies, my heart belongs more to the classics that bring fond childhood memories!"