Best Date Macaroons Recipes

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NUTTY DATE MACAROONS



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I have always loved macaroons and have experimented with different additions and substitutions for years. I think this is my best effort. Cherries and apricots are good, too, but... Dates, nuts, and coconut.... What more you you ask for?

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg pitted dates (8 ounces)
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
1 c chopped pecans
3/4 c sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Mix together dates,coconut, and nuts in a medium bowl. Stir in milk and vanilla. Drop by rounded tablespoons full onto cookie sheets. This recipe should make 24 cookies.
  • 2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are golden brown. Carefully remove from cookie sheets as cookies will be soft until cooled.

DATE MACAROONS



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This recipe from my sister originally made a pie. But I decided to turn it into a cookie with mouthwatering results. They're so easy to make and very tasty.-Jessie Bethune, Trion, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, cracker crumbs and baking powder. Stir in the coconut, pecans, dates and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

ALMOND DATE MACAROONS



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These easy coconut, date, and banana macaroons are a moist and delicious cookie. They would also be perfect for Ramadan, the month-long celebration during which Muslims fast during the day. The fasting traditionally is broken by eating a date at sunset.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 banana
1/2 cup baking dates (or very moist dried dates, pits removed)
1 (200 g) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract
12 -15 whole american almonds or 12 -15 marcona almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together banana and dates. Add coconut flakes and almond extract, then mix well.
  • Divide dough into 12-15 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Arrange balls on a prepared baking sheet, then press 1 almond into top of each cookie.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom but still soft. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 48.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.1

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