HOLIDAY MACAROONS

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This recipe is great for the holidays especially at a cookie party.-Kristine Conway, Mogadore, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

In a bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly until thick and pale yellow. Stir together dry ingredients; fold into egg mixture. Stir in butter, vanilla and coconut. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased and floured baking sheets. Top with cherries. Bake at 325° for 10-13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.