Thursday, November 10, 2011

Coconut Macaroons...12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies & Sweets

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Today's treat is the coconut macaroon - easy, delicious, and made with ingredients you likely have in your pantry.  A perfect holiday dessert when you're pressed for time.  I dressed these up with maraschino cherries, but you can also dress these up by adding mini chocolate chips or dipping them in melted chocolate, which really puts them over the top.  Enjoy!

Coconut Macaroons from Eagle Brand
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 large egg white
  • 14 oz package sweetened coconut
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (forgot to add, still incredibly delicious)
  • Marashino cherries, halved (optional, but pretty)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Line baking sheet with parchment; if using foil, be sure to grease with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion mixture onto prepare sheet.
Press cherry half into top of each macaroon.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly brown around the edges.
Remove from baking sheet to a rack.
If dipping in melted chocolate, allow to cool before doing so.

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Posted by Louanne Bertrand at 00:00
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20 comments:

  1. Coconut macarons are a holiday favorite in my family!  These are beautiful, Louanne...I love the pretty cherries on top!

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  2. Thank you, Faith!  They were so quick to whip up and really yummy! x,Louanne




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  3. How pretty with that cute cherry on top!

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  4. Thank you!  Had to put on their Christmas finery :)



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  5. Beautiful!  So festive with the cherry (I could eat an entire jar of those alone!).

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  6. Thank you, Ashley!  I know, aren't maraschino cherries yummy? :)




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  7. It's just not Christmas without macaroons! Beautiful and I bet they're tasty, too!

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  8. I love easy treats! These would be perfect for Christmas! 

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  9. They look very festive...and tasty!

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  10. Those sweet cookies would dress up any Christmas platter.  

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  14. I've never made macaroons - but I love anything with coconut so I'm not sure why I haven't! These look great :-)

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  15. Thank you! They are quick, easy, and yummy!
    x, Louanne





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  16. These are so pretty, and they look easier than I thought they would be! Lovely!!

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  17. Thanks, Tracy!
    Louanne





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  18. These would be fun to eat.  I would eat the cherry first.  Naughty me.  Thanks for linking this wonderful cookie up with both linkys.  Please visit below.

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  19. Yummy!  I can't wait to see what you come up with next! Thank you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!  Hope to see you again tomorrow :)
    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    http://www.MomOnTimeout.com

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  20. Thanks, Trish! Love linking up to Taking a Timeout Thursday!
    x, Louanne


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