Indulge in the sweet and delicate flavors of candied cherry macaroons, a classic French pastry that combines the crunch of toasted coconut with the soft, chewy interior of almond meringue. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a tea party, celebrating a special event, or simply craving a satisfying dessert. With their vibrant red hue and irresistible taste, candied cherry macaroons are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you longing for more.
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COCONUT MACAROONS WITH CANDIED CHERRIES
Looking for a tropical twist in dessert? Then check out these delicious coconut cookies topped with cherries.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- About 30 minutes before making macaroons, place an egg separator over a small bowl. Crack each egg over the egg separator to separate the yolks from the whites. (Save egg yolks for another recipe.)
- In a clean large bowl, place the egg whites, and let stand at room temperature up to 30 minutes.*
- Heat the oven to 300°F. Line cookie sheets with a sheet of foil or cooking parchment paper.
- Add the cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy--do not underbeat. Pour into a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle the almond extract and coconut over egg white mixture. With a rubber spatula, cut down vertically through the batter, then slide the spatula across the bottom of the bowl and up the side, turning the batter over. Rotate the bowl a quarter turn, and repeat this down-across-up motion. Continue folding just until ingredients are blended.
- For each cookie, scoop a teaspoonful of dough, using a tableware spoon, and push it onto a lined cookie sheet with another spoon or rubber spatula, placing cookies 1 inch apart. Place 1 cherry piece on each cookie.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until edges are light brown. Cool on cookie sheets 10 minutes, then remove cookies from foil to a cooling rack, using a turner. Cool cookie sheets 10 minutes between batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CANDIED CHERRY MUFFINS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs, milk, 1 1/2 sticks melted butter, the almond paste and vanilla in a large bowl (it?s OK if the almond paste is still a little chunky). Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined. Stir in the candied citrus peel.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them three-quarters of the way. Top evenly with the candied cherries. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the muffins cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack.
- Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter in the microwave. Brush the muffins with the butter while still warm, then dust with confectioners' sugar. Let cool completely.
COCONUT CHERRY MACAROONS
Tart dried cherries, vanilla and orange zest enhance classic coconut macaroons.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h39m
Yield about 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk together the sugar, cherries, orange zest, vanilla, egg whites and salt. Add the coconut and toss until completely coated. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1-inch between each. Moisten your fingertips with water and shape each macaroon into a tall and rounded mound or pointed pyramid.
- Bake until the macaroons are toasted and the edges are lightly browned, rotating the pans halfway through the baking time, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Store macaroons in an airtight container for up to a week.
CHERRY MACAROONS
I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.-Sherma Talbot, Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff). , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
STAINED GLASS CHERRY MACAROONS
Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to disappear from the cookie tray. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Add vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. In another bowl, combine coconut, cherries and flour; stir into egg white mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
FESTIVE COCONUT MACAROONS
Celebrate the festive season with these tropical delights! Enjoy coconut cookies topped with cherries - a yummy dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour cookie sheets. In large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in sugar, flour, salt and almond extract until well blended. Stir in coconut and candied cherries. Drop dough by scant tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
- Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 12 g
CANDIED CHERRY MACAROONS
A delicious variation on traditional macaroons.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Macaroons
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
- In large mixing bowl, mix almond paste and white sugar until well blended. Mix in egg whites one at a time. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; blend into the almond paste mixture. Stir in cherries.
- Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 20.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
COCONUT MACAROONS WITH A CHERRY TOP
My mother made these at Easter but the recipe wasn't written down. After much research, I worked with the recipe from Diane Rattay on About.com, and modified it to add the maraschino cherries like my mom did. Be sure to whip the egg whites thoroughly until stiff and glossy. A bonus is that these are a non-fat cookie.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Place coconut in a large zip lock bag. Toss in 2 T. maraschino cherry juice and shake until coconut is pink. Set aside.
- Cut 18 maraschino cherries in half. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat egg whites and salt at high speed until soft peaks form.
- Sprinkle sugar in, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition until sugar is completely dissolved (allow 2 minutes after each addition of sugar). Whites should be in stiff glossy peaks when you're done.
- Beat in vanilla. With a rubber spatula, fold in coconut and flour.
- Drop coconut by rounded teaspoon about an inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets. They won't spread very much at all. Place a half cherry on top of each cookie.
- Bake at 300° for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Slide parchment paper and cookies directly onto a rack to cool.
- Store in tightly covered container for up to 3 days.
- Makes 36 cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.5
CRISPY GOLDEN MACAROONS
At holiday time, stick a candied cherry in the center of each cookie. These sweet chewy cookies are low in fat, too.
Provided by Mary
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C ). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flaked corn cereal, crisp rice cereal, and the flaked coconut. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until thoroughly combined.
- Drop dough from a tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 65.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
CHEERY CHERRY MACAROONS
If you like coconut and maraschino cherries, you're bound to love these delightful little cookies. They come out delicious and they make a pretty presentation.
Provided by Karen..
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 22m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening together.
- Add eggs and almond extract and mix well.
- Combine flour, soda, powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in coconut and cherries, this will take a bit because the dough is very stiff.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased or non stick cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool on racks.
Tips:
- Toast the coconut flakes in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature (235°F). This will prevent the macaroons from being too soft or too hard.
- Stir the sugar syrup constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Add the toasted coconut flakes and chopped candied cherries to the hot sugar syrup and stir until well combined.
- Drop the macaroon batter onto the prepared baking sheet using a teaspoon or a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Bake the macaroons in a preheated oven at 325°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the macaroons cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Candied cherry macaroons are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet coconut flavor, and bright candied cherries, these macaroons are sure to be a hit. Whether you are making them for a special event or just to enjoy as a snack, these macaroons are sure to please.
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