Mexican Chocolate Macaroons Recipe

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Mexican Chocolate Macaroons
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease baking sheets; set aside.
  2. Place 5 squares chocolate in food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Add 1 3/4 cups almonds and sugar; process using on/off pulsing action until mixture is finely ground. Add cinnamon, vanilla and egg whites; process just until mixture forms moist dough.
  3. Form dough into 1-inch balls (dough will be sticky). Place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Press 1 almond on top of each cookie.
  4. Bake 8-10 minutes or just until set. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove cookies from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely.
  5. Heat remaining 3 squares chocolate in small saucepan over very low heat until melted. Spoon chocolate into small resealable plastic food storage bag. Cut small corner off bottom of bag with scissors. Drizzle chocolate over cookies.
  6. For long-term storage, allow cookies to stand until chocolate drizzle has hardened. Store in airtight containers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 308.7 Kcal (1292 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.88g 35%
Sodium 21.75mg 1%
Potassium 284.6mg 6%
Total Carbs 21.31g 7%
Sugars 14.74g 59%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
Protein 9.74g 19%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 100.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 477.3 Kcal (1998 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.38g 35%
Sodium 33.63mg 1%
Potassium 440.04mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.95g 7%
Sugars 22.79g 59%
Dietary Fiber 6.96g 18%
Protein 15.06g 19%
Iron 2.5mg 9%
Calcium 155mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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