CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS

Name: CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 45
Cuisine: French
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

By Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady

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
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How to Make CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS

Step-by-Step

Beat egg whites and salt in a small mixer bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until very stiff, about 4 minutes.
Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Stir in coconut. Add flour, cherries and extract; mix well.
Stir in egg white mixture thoroughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
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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About CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS

Course/Dish: Cookies

Main Ingredient: Nuts

Regional Style: French

Dietary Needs: Dairy Free

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