Holiday Macaroons Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Line 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
• In 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.
• In large bowl, combine sweetened coconut and 1 cup of the unsweetened coconut. Pour sugar mixture over coconut; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Add cream cheese and egg whites; beat on low speed until blended.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut in shallow bowl. With moistened hands, firmly shape rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; roll in unsweetened coconut to coat. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
• Grease& lightly flour cookie sheets.
• In medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
• Add sugar, flour, salt& almond extract; blend well.
• Stir in coconut& cherries (or fruit mix).
• Drop tablespoons onto cookie sheet, approximately 2 inches apart.
• Bake 13-17 minutes or until set& lightly browned.
• Immediately remove from cookie sheets& cool completely.