Coconut Cranberry Orange Macaroons

This is a healthier low fat delicious cookie if you’re looking for something on the lighter side to bake this year. They are also really quick.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 C sugar

• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

• 1/2 C dried cranberries, finely chopped

• finely grated zest of 1 orange

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp fine salt

• 3 C (about 8 oz) finely shredded unsweetened coconut.

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.

3. Whisk the sugar, egg whites, cranberries, orange zest, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.

4. Toss the coconut with the egg mixture until completely coated.

5. Moisten your finger tips with water.

6. Form about 1 heaping tbls of the batter into a mound or pyramid on the prepared pans, spacing them about 1″ apart.

7. Bake until the edge are golden brown and the entire macaroon is nicely toasted and dry. about 16-20 minutes.

8. Transfer to a rack to cool.

9. Serve.

These are a really light refreshing alternative to most holiday desserts.

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