Cookie Spotlight: Coconut Almond Macaroons

Growing up, one thing I always remembered around the holidays was my Aunt Maddie’s macaroons.  She would always have those on hand along with her famous fudge and other sweet treats.  When I saw this recipe in the December 2009 issue of Cooking Light, I thought that it would be perfect for the holidays.

Try it and start a family tradition of your own…

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COCONUT ALMOND MACAROONS

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light, December 2009

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons almond paste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites, divided
• 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Combine almond paste, vanilla and 2 egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer until well blended.
3. Combine powdered sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. Add powdered sugar mixture to almond paste mixture, beating until blended.
5. Stir in coconut.
6. Place remaining 2 egg whites in a  medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form using clean, dry beaters.  Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold egg white mixture into coconut mixer.
8. Drop dough by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake at 350° for 17 minutes or until firm.  Cool on pans 2 to 3 minutes on a wire rack.
10. Remove cookies from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Yields 32 cookies.

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