Cheery Cherry Macaroons

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup of drained maraschino cherry, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening together.
  3. Add eggs and almond extract and mix well.
  4. Combine flour, soda, powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture.
  5. Stir in coconut and cherries, this will take a bit because the dough is very stiff.
  6. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased or non stick cookie sheets.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  8. Cool on racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 47.3g 61% DV
Carbs 68.2g 25% DV
Fiber 6.1g 22% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19257.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 494.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1612.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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