Cherry Macaroons
- Prep Time 20 min.
- Cook Time 10 min.
- Serves 36
Recipe Provided By: Taste of Home
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1. Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Sugars: 9 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and extract; mix well. Combine 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 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Yield: 36 servings
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maryleealice - December 20, 2007 07:42:08 AM PSTThis was a wonderful tasting cookie. It was flavorful and stayed soft and chewy for days after baking. I even froze them and they retained their taste and texture. I will definitely use this recipe again.
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