Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. Bake: 15 min./batch
YIELD: about 7 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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6 large egg whites
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup sugar
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8 cups sweetened shredded coconut (22 ounces)
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3/4 cup finely chopped green candied cherries
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3/4 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
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1.
Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
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2.
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.
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3.
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
1 cookie: 64 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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