Oh My! Ambrosia Macaroons

These little beauties have become a favorite Christmas cookie to those I share holiday goodies with.  Not only do they look so cute and happy but they taste so delicious! Give them a try and bake an extra batch to share with friends!

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Ambrosia Macaroons

These macaroons will make you smile!

Course

Dessert

Servings

cookies

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 Tbsp butter softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 4 1/2 cups packed sweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup finely diced dried pineapple
• 15 marcashino cheeries drained and cut in half

Course Dessert Servings cookies Ingredients 5 1/2 Tbsp butter softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp grated orange peel 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 4 1/2 cups packed sweetened coconut 1/4 cup finely diced dried pineapple 15 marcashino cheeries drained and cut in half

Instructions

1. Beat butter and sugar with mixer
2. Add salt, zest, vanilla
3. Beat in eggs-one at a time
4. Using a rubber scraper, mix in coconut and pineapple.
5. Drop by small scoops or tablespoon onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Push the mounds together with fingers.
6. put a half of a cherry on top.
7. I prepare a tray and place in the refrigerator while one tray is in the oven. This way they are cold when they go into the oven and seem to cook better and not spread as much.
8. Bake at 325 for 20-25 min
9. Let cool on tray 5 min and then slide paper onto counter to completely cool.

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