Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Ingredients
| Egg whites | 2 | |
| Salt | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Cream of tartar | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/2 teaspoon each of vanilla and almond extracts | ||
| Flaked coconut | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Candied cherries | ||
Directions
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Add salt and cream of tartar.
Beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff and glossy.
Fold in extracts and coconut.
Tint pink or green if desired.
Drop from teaspoon onto foil-covered cookie sheet.
Put a cherry in the center of each.
Bake in preheated slow oven (300°F.) for about 20 minutes.
Makes about 30 macaroons.
Add salt and cream of tartar.
Beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff and glossy.
Fold in extracts and coconut.
Tint pink or green if desired.
Drop from teaspoon onto foil-covered cookie sheet.
Put a cherry in the center of each.
Bake in preheated slow oven (300°F.) for about 20 minutes.
Makes about 30 macaroons.
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