ALMOND DATE MACAROONS

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These easy coconut, date, and banana macaroons are a moist and delicious cookie. They would also be perfect for Ramadan, the month-long celebration during which Muslims fast during the day. The fasting traditionally is broken by eating a date at sunset.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 banana
1/2 cup baking dates (or very moist dried dates, pits removed)
1 (200 g) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract
12 -15 whole american almonds or 12 -15 marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together banana and dates. Add coconut flakes and almond extract, then mix well.
  • Divide dough into 12-15 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Arrange balls on a prepared baking sheet, then press 1 almond into top of each cookie.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom but still soft. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 48.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.1

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