Best Cherry Almond Macaroons Recipes

CHERRY MACAROONS

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I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.-Sherma Talbot, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. , Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut and cherries (dough will be very stiff). , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND MACAROON CHERRY PIE

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Make and share this Almond Macaroon Cherry Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pie shell, 9 inch, unbaked
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup coconut
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400F.
Roll out pie pastry and place in 9 inch pie pan.
In large bowl, combine pie filling, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice.
Mix lightly.
Spoon into crust-lined pie pan.
Bake 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients in medium bowl and mix until blended.
Remove pie from oven after 20 minutes, spread topping evenly over surface, and return pie to oven.
Bake an additional 15 to 30 minutes, or until crust and topping are golden brown.

CHERRY ALMOND MACAROONS

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A colourful sweet treat for Christmas from and old Robin Hood pamphlet.

Provided by Elaine Douglas @BreadandSoupLady

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 - eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt (1 ml)
1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar (375 ml)
3 cup(s) coconut, flaked (750 ml)
1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour (375 l)
1 1/2 cup(s) *chopped red or green candied cherries (375 ml)
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract (7 ml)
*MAY SUBSTITUTE 1 1/2 C. SLIVERED ALMONDS OR A MIXTURE OF ALMONDS AND CHERRIES FOR THE 1 1/2 C. CHOPPED CHERRIES

Steps:

Beat egg whites and salt in a small mixer bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until very stiff, about 4 minutes.
Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Stir in coconut. Add flour, cherries and extract; mix well.
Stir in egg white mixture thoroughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. (180 C.) for 10 - 15 minutes, or until set and edges are very light golden.