Cherry Macaroons
Need a dairy free and lacto ovo vegetarian dessert? Cherry Macaroons could be a super recipe to try. One serving contains 122 calories, 1g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 36 and costs 11 cents per serving. If you have sugar, shortening, eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 8 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Overall, this recipe earns an improvable spoonacular score of 6%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Cherry Limeade Macaroons, Chocolate Cherry Coconut Macaroons, and Cherry Sugar Cookie Macaroons.
Servings: 36
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
2 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
Equipment:
bowl
baking sheet
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff). Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 6 dozen. Originally published as Cherry Macaroons in Taste of HomeDecember/January 1999, p54 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 176 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and extract; mix well.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff).
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
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