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Cherry Topped Coconut Macaroons Recipe

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These Cherry Topped Coconut Macaroons are delightful chewy cookies made with sweetened condensed milk, flaked coconut, and topped with bright maraschino cherries. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, they offer a sweet coconut flavor combined with a colorful cherry accent.

Ingredients

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Macaroon Mixture

  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large egg whites, beaten stiff
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 14 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (5 1/3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 15 maraschino cherries, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat your oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; avoid using foil as it causes sticking.
  2. Make Macaroon Mixture: In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, sweetened flaked coconut, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the coconut mixture until well combined. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes; it should be moist but stable. If it is too wet or soupy, refer to notes for adjustments.
  3. Shape and Top Macaroons: Using a small cookie scoop or 2 teaspoons, drop dollops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for slight spreading. Place a halved maraschino cherry on top of each macaroon.
  4. Bake: Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let the macaroons fully cool on the parchment paper before removing to prevent breaking.

Notes

  • If the mixture is too wet or soupy, add a small amount of additional shredded coconut to absorb excess moisture before chilling.
  • Do not use foil to line baking sheets as macaroons will stick; parchment paper is best.
  • Ensure egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks to help give macaroons their structure.
  • Allow macaroons to cool completely on parchment to prevent breaking when removing.

Keywords: coconut macaroons, cherry topped macaroons, easy coconut cookies, sweetened condensed milk dessert, holiday cookies

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