SOFT MACAROONS

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"I bake 22 types of cookies at Christmas, and these macaroons are the most requested," shares Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio. "People can't believe I use sherbet and cake mix to make the simple sweets."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Ingredients

1 pint pineapple or orange sherbet, softened
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
6 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine sherbet, almond extract and dry cake mix; mix well. Stir in the coconut. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.