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.

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