HARVEYS COCONUT MACAROONS

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As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a century ago at a renowned pastry shop in Vienna, Austria. -Norbert Koblitz, Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3-1/2 cups almond paste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
5 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Red candied cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor or blender, process coconut until finely chopped; set aside. Beat almond paste until crumbled. Gradually add flour, sugar and coconut; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat until smooth. Stir in nuts., Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a large star tip. Transfer dough to bag. Pipe 1-in.-diameter cookies 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Top with cherries. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abubakar Sani
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These macaroons are a great gift for friends and family. They're always appreciated.


Lahai Abdulai
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I love the way these macaroons look. They're so delicate and elegant.


Shahzaib Hassan
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These macaroons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.


Alaina Nichols
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroons turned out really dry. I'll have to try again.


Asafo Emmanuel
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These macaroons are the perfect treat for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with my guests.


Muhit islam Moon
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I had a little trouble getting the macaroons to brown evenly. But other than that, they turned out great!


Shafqat Banbhan
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These macaroons are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Adriane PB
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I love the simplicity of these macaroons. They're made with just a few ingredients, and they're so delicious. I also appreciate that they're gluten-free.


Pinky Yaya
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These macaroons are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also really easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Jaydenn Albert
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I was a bit hesitant to try these macaroons because I'm not a huge fan of coconut. But I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor is actually really subtle, and the macaroons are perfectly sweet and chewy.


Gabriel Ratshumane
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These macaroons are amazing! The coconut flavor is so rich and flavorful, and the texture is perfect. I love that they're not too sweet, either.


pervaiz khan
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I've made these macaroons several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


DRACO
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These macaroons are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and the coconut flavor is simply heavenly. I love that they're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making these again and again!


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