Category - Cookies

MACAROON COOKIES

    Macaroon Cookies

    1/3 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.


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