chewy holiday macaroons

Massapequa Park, NY
Updated on Dec 24, 2012

This recipe was in the Land O Lakes Butter pamphlet that I had. They are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. The perfect cookie for coconut lovers! The picture is from Land O Lakes Butter

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield makes 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 5 to 7 - drops red and/or green food coloring, if desired
  • 24 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

How To Make chewy holiday macaroons

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 325 degrees
  • Step 2
    Combine butter, sugar and salt in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add eggs, almond extract, and food coloring, if desired; continue beating until well mixed. Stir in coconut with a wooden spoon and mix well.
  • Step 3
    Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, onto parchment paper lined or greased cookie sheets. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes on cookie sheets, then remove to cooling rack. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Category: Cookies
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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