Macaroon Cookies Recipe

Name: Macaroon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 2 teaspoons orange juice; 1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided; 1 (10-ounce) package HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates, unwrapped

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
1 (10-ounce) package HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates, unwrapped

1
Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add egg yolk, orange juice, and almond extract, beating until mixture is blended.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in remaining 2 cups coconut, and place on ungreased baking sheets.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 11 to 13 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Remove from oven, and press 1 chocolate into center of each warm cookie. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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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: 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Macaroon Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroon Cookies

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