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Wreath Macaroons

Wreath Macaroons require only 4 ingredients (plus sprinkles!) and are ideal for coconut lovers. They are also gluten free so they are really handy to have on the Christmas cookie tray if you have any family members with gluten issues.

Macaroon Wreaths

 

For another fun and festive holiday treat, try these Cornflake Christmas Wreaths.

Besides shaping these macaroons into wreath shapes, which is a little tricky, these Wreath Macaroons are so easy to make. This recipe is from Southern Living Magazine which is full of holiday inspiration.

Macaroon Wreaths- only 4 ingredients!

 

To make them, mix together a bag of sweetened shredded coconut, 2 large egg whites, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Drop the mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (a must!).  Make a hole in the middle of each mound with the end of a wooden spoon and use your fingers to pinch the mixture into a wreath shape.

Macaroon Wreaths- gluten-free!

 

They only take about 14 minutes to bake.

Macaroon Wreaths- only 4 ingredients!

They have a light, chewy texture and tons of coconut flavor!

Wreath Macaroons

Wreath Macaroons have a chewy texture and tons of coconut flavor. They make a festive addition to a holiday cookie tray!
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 14 minutes
TOTAL: 24 minutes
SERVINGS: 30 cookies
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together coconut, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchement paper.
  • Drop coconut mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Make a hole in the center of each mound and pinch into wreath shapes. Sprinkle with nonpareils and candies cherry pieces.
  • Bake for about 14  to 16 minutes or until coconut begins to brown.

Notes

Note: Non Pareils and candied cherries should be fine added to the cookies before they go in the oven. If you are using large decorative sprinkles you may want to add them the last 2 minutes of baking or even right when you pull them out of the oven.
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Southern

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Recipe Source: Home For The Holidays Cookbook Southern Living

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  1. Huh, thought these would be harder to do, but they’re very easy. Thanks for sharing, I’ll add it to the Christmas party!

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