Almond Coconut Macaroons Recipe

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Almond Coconut Macaroons
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
399
Calories
Total time
18
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Pat the cherries with paper towels to remove excess syrup, and cut in half.
  4. Toasting Coconut: Heat up a non-stick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, spread coconut evenly in pan, and stirring constantly, watch as they start to turn golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Break almond paste into small pieces and place in medium-size bowl.
  6. Add sugar and mix with almond paste until evenly distributed. I find a pastry cutter works really well for this.
  7. Add egg whites and mix well. You can use a fork for this.
  8. Mix in coconut until evenly distributed.
  9. Drop almond mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets about one inch apart. I always fit three across and six rows lengthwise.
  10. Press cherry half gently into middle of cookie.
  11. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Check after 15 minutes.
  12. Cool completely on the baking sheet on wire racks. Peel macaroons off parchment paper when completely cool. I have a Pampered Chef mini-spatula that slides under them and removes them easily. They just need to be cooled before you attempt to remove them.
  13. Store in airtight container.
  14. Hint #1. To remove almond paste from can, open both ends of the can, using lid on one end to easily push out the paste. (Be sure to buy almond paste, not almond filling. I made that mistake once!).
  15. Hint #2. You can use the coconut without toasting it, but it will look and taste a little different - but still good!
  16. Hint #3. The original recipe never said to beat the egg whites, but I always scramble them with a fork in a small bowl until they're a little foamy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 399.12 Kcal (1671 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.88g 24%
Sodium 40.62mg 2%
Potassium 218.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 63.53g 21%
Sugars 48.24g 193%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 3.93g 8%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 33.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 352.7 Kcal (1477 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.04g 24%
Sodium 35.9mg 2%
Potassium 193.06mg 5%
Total Carbs 56.14g 21%
Sugars 42.63g 193%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 3.47g 8%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 29.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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