Easy Cherry Almond Macaroons Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups
- sweetened dried coconut
- 1 1/2 cups
- toasted ground almonds
- 1 cup
- glace cherries, cut in quarters (Maraschino or dried cherries can also be used)
- 1/2 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp
- almond extract
- pinch
- salt
- 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large
- egg whites
View Full Recipe at Rock Recipes
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 99g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 330 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 44% |
| Total Fat 17.19g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 13.77g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium 363mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 40.44g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 37.33g | 25% |
| Protein 6.28g | 10% |
%20Haystacks%20with%20a%20bright%20red%20glace%20cherry%20on%20top%20were%20among%20my%20favorites.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThis%20recipe%20was%20inspired%20by%20those%20coconut%20haystacks,%20often%20formed%20by%20using%20a%20boiled%20egg%20cup%20to%20make%20the%20shape.%20I%20always%20wanted%20to%20pick%20all%20the%20cherries%20off%20the%20tops%20of%20those%20cookies%20when%20I%20was%20a%20kid,%20so%20rather%20than%20do%20that,%20I%20thought%20I'd%20just%20add%20more%20to%20the%20recipe.%20Cherries%20and%20almonds%20are%20a%20natural%20flavor%20combination%20so%20some%20toasted%20ground%20almonds%20make%20a%20delicious%20addition%20to%20these%20quick%20and%20easy%20cookies%20too.%20These%20are%20so%20easy%20to%20make%20and%20since%20there%20will%20always%20be%20some%20coconut%20lovers%20in%20any%20group,%20so%20why%20not%20add%20these%20to%20your%20Holiday%20baking%20list?%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EEasy%20Cherry%20Almond%20Macaroons%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ERecipe%20by%20Barry%20C.%20Parsons%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EA%20very%20simple,%20easy%20coconut%20macaroon%20recipe%20with%20the%20added%20flavors%20of%20cherries%20and%20almonds.%20These%20freeze%20well%20making%20them%20another%20great%20choice%20for%20the%20Holiday%20freezer.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPrep%20time:%2020%20minutes%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECook%20time:%2020%20minutes%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ETotal%20time:%2040%20minutes%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYield:%203%20dozen%20cookies%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIngredients%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDirections%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EToast%20almonds%20at%20350%20degrees%20F%20in%20a%20single%20layer%20on%20a%20baking%20sheet%20for%20about%205-7%20minutes.%20Cool%20completely%20before%20grinding%20them%20in%20a%20food%20processor%20or%20blender.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMix%20the%20almonds%20with%20all%20of%20the%20other%20ingredients%20except%20the%20egg%20whites,%20stirring%20well%20to%20combine.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWhip%20the%20egg%20whites%20to%20soft%20peaks%20and%20fold%20them%20gently%20through%20the%20coconut,%20cherry%20almond%20mixture.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDrop%20the%20dough%20by%20rounded%20teaspoonfuls%20onto%20a%20baking%20sheet%20lined%20with%20parchment%20paper%20or%20a%20silicone%20liner.%20These%20WILL%20stick%20to%20a%20regular%20greased%20baking%20sheet.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EBake%20at%20325%20degrees%20F%20until%20lightly%20golden%20brown%20at%20the%20edges,%20about%2020-23%20minutes.%20Do%20not%20over%20bake.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECool%20completely%20on%20the%20baking%20sheet%20before%20removing%20the%20cookies.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EStore%20in%20airtight%20containers.%3C/p%3E){kind=link}