Fig-Pecan Macaroons

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped dried Black Mission figs (about 8)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°.
  2. Combine pecans and cinnamon in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add rind; process until blended.
  3. Place cream of tartar, salt, and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form. Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Gradually add remaining sugar to egg mixture; beat at low speed until blended. Fold in pecan mixture. Add figs to reserved sugar, tossing to coat; fold fig mixture into egg mixture.
  4. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop egg mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes or until bottom edges are lightly browned. Place pans on wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

583 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.2g 52% DV
Total Fat 20.6g 26% DV
Carbs 80.9g 29% DV
Fiber 16g 57% DV
Sugar 33.7g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10063.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4650.3mg 99% DV
Cholesterol 55.3mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 303.8mg 23% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

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

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