Recipe for Macaroon Cookies from the Shaped Cookies section.
Macaroon Cookies1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups sweetened coconut flakes, divided In large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until well blended; add egg yolk, orange juice and almond extract. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover; refrigerate for one hour or until firm enough to handle. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in remaining coconut. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; carefully remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Yields 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
We hope you enjoy your freshly made Macaroon Cookies. This recipe came from Shaped Cookies's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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