CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS
1 photo of Cherry Almond Macaroons Recipe
By
Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady
6
A colourful sweet treat for Christmas from and old Robin Hood pamphlet.
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Serves:
45 cookies
Prep:
15 Min
Cook:
15 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
- 4
- eggs, separated
- 1/4 tsp
- salt (1 ml)
- 1 1/2 c
- granulated sugar (375 ml)
- 3 c
- coconut, flaked (750 ml)
- 1 1/2 c
- all purpose flour (375 l)
- 1 1/2 c
- *chopped red or green candied cherries (375 ml)
- 1 1/2 tsp
- almond extract (7 ml)
*MAY SUBSTITUTE 1 1/2 C. SLIVERED ALMONDS OR A MIXTURE OF ALMONDS AND CHERRIES FOR THE 1 1/2 C. CHOPPED CHERRIES
How to Make CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS
- 1Beat egg whites and salt in a small mixer bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until very stiff, about 4 minutes.
- 2Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Stir in coconut. Add flour, cherries and extract; mix well.
- 3Stir in egg white mixture thoroughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
- 4Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. (180 C.) for 10 - 15 minutes, or until set and edges are very light golden.
About CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS
Course/Dish: Cookies
Main Ingredient: Nuts
Regional Style: French
Dietary Needs: Dairy Free
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, Heirloom
