COCONUT-ALMOND MACAROONS

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Chewy, flavorful cookies for Passover that are not excessively sweet. They are dense and full of flavor. Try dipping them in chocolate for an extra decadent treat. I prefer them with date sugar, which is more nutritious than cane sugar. They are gluten-free and non-gebrokts.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 12 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces almond meal
1/3 cup sugar or 1/3 cup date sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
12 whole almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all dry ingredients well in a medium bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine egg whites, cream of tartar and coconut (or almond) extract. Beat them with a standing mixer or electric hand mixer until they form stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring softly until all ingredients are combined.
  • Place one tablespoon at a time onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches in between macaroons. Flatten the top of each macaroon slightly with the back of a spoon or with your fingers. Press one whole almond into the top of each cookie if you desire.
  • Cook for 15 minutes or until they are becoming slightly browned around the edges and are dry to the touch. Allow to cool before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 34.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3.4

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