CRANBERRY ALMOND MACAROONS

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You'll relish this guilt-free take on a classic cookie, enhanced with cranberries and luscious dark chocolate. "My son is diabetic, and he loves these," says Ramona Cornell of Levittown, New York. "A co-worker calls them 'a piece of coconut heaven'."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 11 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add extract; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar substitute on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold in the coconut, cranberries and almonds. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until set. Cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing from pan to a wire rack. , Spread about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate on the bottom of each cookie. Place on waxed paper with chocolate side up; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Absar Tahir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These macaroons are the best I've ever had.


Waseem Rasheed
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These macaroons are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious and festive, and they're always a hit.


Nabadda Racheal
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These macaroons are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Sheuly Rahman Happy
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I love the chewy texture of these macaroons. They're so satisfying to eat.


Barbara Moore
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These macaroons are so festive and delicious. They're the perfect treat for any holiday party.


dozenguy
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I've never made macaroons before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my family.


king Jk
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These macaroons are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the cranberries and almonds complement each other.


Hilde Hamilton
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I'm not usually a fan of macaroons, but these ones are amazing. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Shahjaan Jamil
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These macaroons are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Md Amirul Islam
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I love the combination of cranberries and almonds in these macaroons. They're so flavorful and satisfying.


Asif Sundo
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These macaroons are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Juan Mancha
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so delicious and addictive!


Anneke Debeer
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These macaroons were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor of the cranberries and almonds.