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Date Macaroons Recipe

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This recipe from my sister originally made a pie. But I decided to turn it into a cookie with mouthwatering results. They're so easy to make and very tasty.—Jessie Bethune, Trion, Georgia

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Date Macaroons Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Yield: 21 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites

Directions

In a large bowl, combine sugar, cracker crumbs and baking powder. Stir in the coconut, pecans, dates and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut mixture.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 113 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Date Macaroons in Best of Country Cookies , p23

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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by Bonnie PPPP

This is a delicious cookie -- slightly crisp on the outside and slightly chewy too. My co-workers LOVED it!! I extended the baking time by about 4 minutes. Next time I plan to substitute some Splenda for part of the cup of sugar. But it is Delicious!