Tuesday, December 5, 2017

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE COCONUT MERINGUES


3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dash salt
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Add extract and salt; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; beat into egg white mixture. Fold in coconut and cherries.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 25-28 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool completely on pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.

Found on TOH

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