cherry macaroons

Name: Cherry Macaroons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup(s) shortening; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 3 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut; 1 cup(s) maraschino cherries. chopped

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 6 dozen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For cherry macaroons

1 1/3 c

shortening
1 1/2 c

sugar
2

eggs
1 tsp

almond extract
3 1/2 c

all purpose flour
2 tsp

baking powder
2 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

salt
1 1/2 c

flaked coconut
1 c

maraschino cherries. chopped

How To Make cherry macaroons

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.
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