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cherry almond macaroons

BreadandSoupLady avatar
Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady
Vancouver, BC

A colourful sweet treat for Christmas from and old Robin Hood pamphlet.

yield 45 cookies
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry almond macaroons

  • 4
    eggs, separated
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt (1 ml)
  • 1 1/2 c
    granulated sugar (375 ml)
  • 3 c
    coconut, flaked (750 ml)
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour (375 l)
  • 1 1/2 c
    *chopped red or green candied cherries (375 ml)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    almond extract (7 ml)
  • *MAY SUBSTITUTE 1 1/2 C. SLIVERED ALMONDS OR A MIXTURE OF ALMONDS AND CHERRIES FOR THE 1 1/2 C. CHOPPED CHERRIES

How To Make cherry almond macaroons

  • 1
    Beat egg whites and salt in a small mixer bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until very stiff, about 4 minutes.
  • 2
    Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Stir in coconut. Add flour, cherries and extract; mix well.
  • 3
    Stir in egg white mixture thoroughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
  • 4
    Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. (180 C.) for 10 - 15 minutes, or until set and edges are very light golden.
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