Coconut Macaroons I
Coconut Macaroons I might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 40 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 60. Only A mixture of almond extract, candied cherries, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch.
In a large metal bowl, combine egg whites with almond extract.
Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the sugar mixture. Whip with an electric mixer until thick and stiff, about 15 minutes. Fold in coconut.
Remove from heat, and let cool for 5 minutes.
Place mixture in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Press out dough about 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Place 1/2 a cherry into the top of each cookie.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly colored.
Let cool on baking sheets for a minute before removing to wire racks.