French Macaroons Recipe
Ingredients
| Crust | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Firmly packed brown sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Philadelphia cream cheese | 6 Ounce, softened | |
| Orange extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Eggs | 3 , separated (Reserve Whites For Meringue) | |
| All purpose flour/Unbleached flour | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) (Pillsbury's Best) | |
| Wheat germ | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Chopped dried figs | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Chopped dried figs | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Chopped nuts | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Orange marmalade | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (Kraft) | |
| Meringue | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg whites | 3 | |
| Cream of tartar | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Grated orange peel | 2 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 160 Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g7.8%
Saturated Fat 2.2 g10.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 22.8 mg7.6%
Sodium 99.6 mg4.1%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.4%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4.1%
Sugars 16.4 g
Protein 4 g8.6%
Vitamin A 1.8% Vitamin C 2.5%
Calcium 2.4% Iron 2.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Grease 13x9-inch pan.
In medium bowl, by hand, blend brown sugar and cream cheese until creamy.
Add orange extract and egg yolks; mix well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
Stir in flour, wheat germ and salt until well mixed.
Press with floured fingers into prepared pan.
Press 1/4 cup figs into crust.
In small bowl, blend all filling ingredients; spread over figs.
In small bowl, beat 3 reserved egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
Spread meringue over filling; if desired, sprinkle with orange peel.
Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely; cut into bars.
36 bars.
TIP: Self-rising flour is not recommended.
HIGH ALTITUDE-
Above 3500 Feet:
Prebake crust 8 to 10 minutes; make filling and meringue as directed.
Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes.
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