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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

12 Days of Christmas Recipe Countdown: Coconut Macaroons

 

This year we are celebrating the holidays with a 12 Days of Christmas Recipe Countdown! Check in each day for a differnt holiday recipe. For more holiday recipe ideas or to enjoy a little holiday fun, visit the Culinary Arts Center website to view our schedule of available demonstration and hands-on cooking classes. Be sure to 'like' the Culinary Arts Center on Facebook for more cooking tips and CAC specials! Happy Holidays!



INGREDIENTS:

1 each Egg white

1 Tablespoon Sugar

¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon Almond extract

¾ cup Sweetened flaked coconut

PREPARATION:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F

  • Lightly spray baking sheet with pan spray

  • Separate egg, use egg white only; place in medium sized bowl or stand mixer bowl with whip attachment.

  • On high speed with an electric mixer or stand mixer, whip egg white and slowly add sugar as the egg is whipping.

  • Egg white mixture will form stiff peaks.

  • Fold in vanilla and almond extract then gently fold in flaked coconut.  If over mixed, egg mixture will break and fall.

  • Then scoop tablespoon size macaroons onto baking sheet, leave each macaroon about 1 inch apart.

  • Bake until tops are pale golden about 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Enjoy


Number of servings: 12

Serving Size: 1 each/ 1 tablespoon

Calories: 75

Fat Grams: 3.5