chewy holiday macaroons
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
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Step 1Heat oven to 325 degrees
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Step 2Combine 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.
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Step 3Drop 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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