Best Cherry Sugar Cookie Macaroons Recipes

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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.

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 :

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.

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