COCONUT-ALMOND MACAROONS

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These dainty cookies are packed with flavor. Who would guess that each tasty morsel has only 30 calories and 1 gram of fat?

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flaked coconut
12 candied cherries, each cut into fourths, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Cover cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not underbeat. Pour into medium bowl. Fold in almond extract and coconut.
  • Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto cookie sheet. Place 1 cherry piece on each cookie. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or just until edges are light brown. Cool 10 minutes; remove from foil to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg

L Bond
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I'm definitely going to be making these macaroons again. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Thapelo Sekati
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These macaroons were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still tasty.


Sam Lyrics
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I made these macaroons for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


GR studio48
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These macaroons were the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.


dulce solash
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these macaroons without any problems. They turned out great!


Danish Shahani
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These macaroons were a bit too chewy for my taste, but they were still good.


Kalu Kalu
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I've been looking for a good macaroon recipe for a while now and this one is definitely a keeper. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Hellen Kyofuna
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These macaroons were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.


Mursalin Babu
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I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Ithabeleng Lebasa
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These macaroons were a bit dry, but they were still tasty.


Naheed Ali Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these macaroons. The almond flavor really shines through.


Bern Criss
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These macaroons were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Jus_jim Slim
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


Lari Lynn Miller
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These macaroons were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.