cherry almond macaroons

Name: CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 45
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 - eggs, separated; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt (1 ml); 1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar (375 ml); 3 cup(s) coconut, flaked (750 ml); 1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour (375 l); 1 1/2 cup(s) *chopped red or green candied cherries (375 ml); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) 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

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Elaine Douglas

Vancouver, BC

Updated on Apr 11, 2016

A colourful sweet treat for Christmas from and old Robin Hood pamphlet.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 45 cookies

Ingredients

4 - eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon salt (1 ml)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (375 ml)
3 cups coconut, flaked (750 ml)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (375 l)
1 1/2 cups *chopped red or green candied cherries (375 ml)
1 1/2 teaspoons 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

Step 1

Beat egg whites and salt in a small mixer bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until very stiff, about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Stir in coconut. Add flour, cherries and extract; mix well.
Step 3

Stir in egg white mixture thoroughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
Step 4

Drop 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.
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