Best Cherry Macaroons Recipes

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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

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.

COCONUT CHERRY MACAROONS



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Tart dried cherries, vanilla and orange zest enhance classic coconut macaroons.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h39m

Yield about 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
Finely grated zest of 1/2 orange
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups (about 8 ounces) finely shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk together the sugar, cherries, orange zest, vanilla, egg whites and salt. Add the coconut and toss until completely coated. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1-inch between each. Moisten your fingertips with water and shape each macaroon into a tall and rounded mound or pointed pyramid.
  • Bake until the macaroons are toasted and the edges are lightly browned, rotating the pans halfway through the baking time, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Store macaroons in an airtight container for up to a week.

COCONUT MACAROONS WITH A CHERRY TOP



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My mother made these at Easter but the recipe wasn't written down. After much research, I worked with the recipe from Diane Rattay on About.com, and modified it to add the maraschino cherries like my mom did. Be sure to whip the egg whites thoroughly until stiff and glossy. A bonus is that these are a non-fat cookie.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flaked coconut
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
18 maraschino cherries, cut in half, well drained
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Place coconut in a large zip lock bag. Toss in 2 T. maraschino cherry juice and shake until coconut is pink. Set aside.
  • Cut 18 maraschino cherries in half. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Using a mixer, beat egg whites and salt at high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Sprinkle sugar in, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition until sugar is completely dissolved (allow 2 minutes after each addition of sugar). Whites should be in stiff glossy peaks when you're done.
  • Beat in vanilla. With a rubber spatula, fold in coconut and flour.
  • Drop coconut by rounded teaspoon about an inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets. They won't spread very much at all. Place a half cherry on top of each cookie.
  • Bake at 300° for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Slide parchment paper and cookies directly onto a rack to cool.
  • Store in tightly covered container for up to 3 days.
  • Makes 36 cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.5

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY-COCONUT MACAROONS



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An interesting take on macaroons. This recipe comes from "The Joy of Cookies" by Sharon Tyler Herbst. The cherries will add extra softness to the macaroons. Just be sure to squeeze as much of the cherry juice off as you can or the cookies will spread and become hat-shaped. Prep time is a guess.

Provided by the_cookie_lady

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherry
2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place chopped cherries in a strainer and press with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible (if you are looking for something to do with the juice, it can be added to iced green tea to give it a delicious taste). Place cherries on a double thickness of paper towel; wring and squeeze paper towel to extract more juice. Spread cherries on another sheet of paper towel until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees farenheit. Grease 3 to 4 large baking sheets. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and salt until light. Beating constantly at medium speed, add sugar 1/4 c at a time, beating well after each addition. Increase speed to high; continue beating until mixture is thick and pale and ribbons form in bowl when beaters are lifted, about 5 to 10 minutes. Fold in vanilla and flour, then coconut, chocolate chips and the chopped cherries. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons,1 1/2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets. Press down slightly.
  • Bake 15 to 19 minutes, or until golden brown on the tips. Cool on racks. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 23.1, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.8

STAINED GLASS CHERRY MACAROONS



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Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to disappear from the cookie tray. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
8 cups sweetened shredded coconut (22 ounces)
3/4 cup finely chopped green candied cherries
3/4 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Add vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. In another bowl, combine coconut, cherries and flour; stir into egg white mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

CANDIED CHERRY MACAROONS



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A delicious variation on traditional macaroons.

Provided by Alice Bernard

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Macaroon Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound almond paste
1 cup white sugar
3 egg white
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cake flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries

Steps:

  • Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil, shiny side up.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix almond paste and white sugar until well blended. Mix in egg whites one at a time. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; blend into the almond paste mixture. Stir in cherries.
  • Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 20.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

CHEERY CHERRY MACAROONS



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If you like coconut and maraschino cherries, you're bound to love these delightful little cookies. They come out delicious and they make a pretty presentation.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup of drained maraschino cherry, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening together.
  • Add eggs and almond extract and mix well.
  • Combine flour, soda, powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in coconut and cherries, this will take a bit because the dough is very stiff.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased or non stick cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool on racks.

CHERRY-COCONUT MACAROONS (1 WW POINT)



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Another Weight Watcher recipe that I HAD to add to my cookbook. These were wonderul and definately satisfied my sweet tooth and only 1 point per serving. Serving size is 2 cookies.

Provided by Trixyinaz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup dried cherries (or blueberries or cranberries)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper coated with cooking spray.
  • (Note: if you do not have parchment paper, simply coat cookie sheets with cooking spray.) Combine egg whites and salt in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer at low speed until egg whites are foamy, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add sugar, increasing the mixer speed until egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks (about 5-7 minutes) Fold in remaining ingredients.
  • Make 24 cookies by dropping batter by tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • 2 cookies per serving (1 WW point per serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 77.9, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9, Protein 0.9

CANDIED CHERRY MACAROONS



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Great recipe

Provided by Nancy Potter

Categories     Candies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb almond paste
1 c white sugar
3 egg whites
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp cake flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp chopped candied cherries

Steps:

  • 1. Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil, shiny side up. In large mixing bowl, mix almond paste and white sugar until well blended. Mix in egg whites one at a time. Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; blend into the almond paste mixture. Stir in cherries. Force dough through a cookie press or drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  • 2. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 300. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • 3. Remove parchment or foil from cookie sheets and let cool. Peel off macaroons.

CHERRY COCONUT MACAROONS (DIABETIC FRIENDLY) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by sandiB2010

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar substitute (I prefer Whey Low Sugar for Diabetics)
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups grated coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Continue beating, adding the sugar substitute. Fold in the almond extract. Fold in the grated coconut. Mixture will be stiff. 2. Drop by teaspoonful onto a nonstick cookie sheet. 3. Bake 20 minutes. Remove macaroons to a wire rack to cool. Cookies will be 1" in diameter. 4. YIELDS 35 PIECES.

CHERRY-COCONUT MACAROONS (1 WW POINT)



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Another Weight Watcher recipe that I HAD to add to my cookbook. These were wonderul and definately satisfied my sweet tooth and only 1 point per serving. Serving size is 2 cookies.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1⁄4 teaspoon table salt
1⁄3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1⁄2 cup dried cherries (or blueberries or cranberries)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper coated with cooking spray.
  • (Note: if you do not have parchment paper, simply coat cookie sheets with cooking spray.) Combine egg whites and salt in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer at low speed until egg whites are foamy, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually add sugar, increasing the mixer speed until egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks (about 5-7 minutes) Fold in remaining ingredients.
  • Make 24 cookies by dropping batter by tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake until light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • cookies per serving (1 WW point per serving).

CHERRY COCONUT MACAROONS



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These pink cherry coconut macaroons are loaded with that maraschino cherry flavor! They are speckled with bits of red from the chopped cherries and are finished with a drizzle of chocolate on the top. If you like chocolate covered cherries, you'll definitely like these! Plus, they're so simple and quick to whip up!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large egg whites
2 T. granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cups + 3 T. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. salt
5 1/3 cups 14 oz bag sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup maraschino cherries (drained and finely chopped)
2 squares chocolate almond bark

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, maraschino cherry juice, and salt until frothy. It may take about 2 minutes to do it.
  • Add the coconut and chopped maraschino cherries. Stir until all coconut is covered with mixture.
  • Add in the flour and stir until completely incorporated.
  • Using a 1 1/2 T. medium cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet. They won't spread.
  • Bake for 17-19 minutes until the coconut bits get golden brown.
  • Let cool completely.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate almond bark in. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the chocolate is smooth.
  • Place the chocolate in a sandwich bag. Cut a very small hole in one of the corners of the bag. This will help to drizzle over the top of the macaroons.
  • Place the cookies on a piece of wax paper or parchment paper. Drizzle the chocolate on the top of each macaroon moving back and forth over the top of each cookie. Let dry.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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

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.

STAINED GLASS CHERRY MACAROONS



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Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to disappear from the cookie tray. -Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
8 cups sweetened shredded coconut (22 ounces)
3/4 cup finely chopped green candied cherries
3/4 cup finely chopped red candied cherries
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Add vanilla and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. In another bowl, combine coconut, cherries and flour; stir into egg white mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

CHERRY MACAROONS



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Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 14 oz can eagle brand sweet condense milk (1 cup)
1 c candied cherries ( 2 small containers)
5 c bag of coconut
2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • Mix Place on greased cookie sheet or on parchment Bake 335 for 12 minutes

CHERRY SUGAR COOKIE MACAROONS



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I found this recipe at Allrecipes. It is sponsored by Pillsbury. So tasty! A nice looking cookie for the Christmas cookie tray.

Provided by Sharon Colyer @Cmom02

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 - roll pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookie dough
3/4 cup(s) chopped macadamia nuts
3/4 cup(s) coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
1 package(s) (7 oz.) sweetened flaked coconut
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 cup(s) smucker's orchard's finest michigan red tart cherry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Let cookie dought stand at room temperature, for 20 minutes to soften.
  • In a medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Add nuts, cherries, coconut, and vanilla. Mix with a wooden spoon or knead with hands until well blended. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-20 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes. With back of teaspoon make indentation in center of each cookie. Spoon 1 teaspoon of preserves in each indentation. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store in covered container. Makes 36 cookies.

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