Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons

Name: Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: about 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 8 cups sweetened shredded coconut (22 ounces); 3/4 cup finely chopped green candied cherries; 3/4 cup finely chopped red candied cherries; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

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

6 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
8 cups sweetened shredded coconut (22 ounces)
3/4 cup finely chopped green candied cherries
3/4 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
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.
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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