Cherry Macaroons

Name: Cherry Macaroons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling YIELD: about 6 dozen.

I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.—Sherma Talbot, Salt Lake City, Utah

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff).
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 176 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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