CRANBERRY LIME MACAROONS

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It wouldn't be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn't make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually make several batches a week during the season..-Alisa Costa, Chatham, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk egg whites for 1 minute. Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, lime zest and salt. Stir in coconut and cranberries., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.