Ambrosia Macaroons
Ambrosia Macaroons have a delightful citrus flavor and are just the thing to add to your cookie platter this holiday season. They are chewy with lots of coconut and a little flavor form some orange zest and finely diced dried pineapple.
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup finely diced dried pineapple
- 15 maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, optional
Instructions
- Place rack in center of oven and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar.
- Add salt, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Using a rubber spatula, mix in coconut and dried pineapple.
- Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Press a cherry half onto the top of each mound.
- Bake one sheet at a time, for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
- Let cool completely.
- If desired, melt chocolate and use a fork to drizzle it on the macaroons.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal