COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)

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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 3 dozen cookies.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup sugar
5 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  • Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  • Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the salt, flour, sugar and then the flaked coconut - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  • Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  • COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES GIFT TAG:.
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 4 egg whites and 1 tsp almond extract.
  • COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 325; grease and flour a baking sheet.
  • Place the contents of the jar into a large bowl, and stir in the egg whites and almond extract until well blended.
  • Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
  • Immediately transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Sodium 116.8, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.9

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