Cheery Cherry Macaroons
Brighten up your dessert table with these delightful Cheery Cherry Macaroons—a heavenly combination of sweetened shredded coconut and luscious maraschino cherries! Bursting with vibrant flavor and soft, chewy textures, these bite-sized treats are made even more irresistible with optional drizzles of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Perfectly balanced with a hint of almond and vanilla extract, these macaroons are simple to prepare in under an hour and make for a show-stopping addition to any holiday platter, tea party, or everyday indulgence. With their golden edges, festive flair, and one-bowl simplicity, these chewy cherry cookies are as stunning to look at as they are to devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 large egg whites
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups maraschino cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate, melted (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Stir until well distributed.
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the coconut mixture, ensuring the ingredients are evenly incorporated without deflating the egg whites.
Add the chopped maraschino cherries to the mixture and carefully fold until the cherries are evenly dispersed.
Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the macaroons are lightly golden on the edges. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even baking.
Remove the macaroons from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
If desired, drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over the cooled macaroons for an extra touch of indulgence. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Store the macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.1 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1467 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.6 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1016 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
