Almond Macaroon Nests Recipe

Name: Almond Macaroon Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, room temperature; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flaked coconut; 2 drops red food coloring (optional); 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional); 1 cup chocolate-covered almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flaked coconut
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1 cup chocolate-covered almonds

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla, then gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
3
Divide the coconut into three separate containers (see Cook's Note). Color one portion red, one yellow, and leave one plain. Toss the colored coconut together with the plain.
4
Roll cookie dough into walnut-sized balls, then roll the balls in the coconut mixture. Place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press 1 candy into the center of each cookie.
5
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove from the oven and press 2 more candies into the center of each cookie. Return to the oven to continue baking for another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Almond Macaroon Nests falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Macaroon Nests

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