COCONUT CRANBERRY MACAROONS

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I just made these for my mother's cookie exchange she has every year- they came out SO cute and yummy! Got recipe from Food Network. Recipe called for unsweetened coconut - I did used sweetened and I did not sue the zest of orange (didn't have one)

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup sugar
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1 finely grated orange, zest of
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups shredded coconut (about 8 oz finely shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 2 baking sheets (cookie pans) with parchment.
  • Whisk sugar, egg whites, cranberry, orange zest, vanilla and salt in large bowl.
  • Toss coconut with egg mixture until completely coated.
  • Moisten finger tips with water.
  • Form about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter into pointed mounds or pyramids on prepared sheets (like little Christmas trees), space about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown and entire macarron is nicely toasted and dry about 16-20 minutes.
  • Transfer to rack to cool. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.7, Protein 0.6

Crystal Tillis
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These macaroons were a great success! They were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut and cranberries.


Gloria Achiaa
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These macaroons were delicious! I loved the chewy texture and the combination of coconut and cranberries. I will definitely be making these again.


Cathy Grant
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these macaroons. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the coconut.


Likhona Njobe
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These macaroons were a hit! They were the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and they were so easy to make.


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


Mausam Chy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the macaroons turned out perfectly. They were so good that I ate them all in one sitting.


Antwanette
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These macaroons were the perfect treat for my holiday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Anang Chaudhary
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Meh.


Mattie Kingori
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These macaroons were a breeze to make and they tasted amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut and cranberries.


Malik Shah Jahan Shani
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These macaroons were delicious! I loved the chewy texture and the combination of coconut and cranberries. I will definitely be making these again.


Noyon Islam
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These macaroons were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if they had been a little more moist.


Mk Sojib
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these macaroons were surprisingly good. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the coconut.


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


Sally Chuhwak
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make and they always come out delicious.


Sobitara Sobitarani
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These macaroons were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of coconut and cranberries, and the macaroons were the perfect texture - chewy on the inside, and crispy on the outside.


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