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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Just a basic macaroon bar, but with several variations. At Christmas time these are very nice to wrap individually and tuck into a gift basket. They aren't crumbly and stay moist for a long time. Ingredients:
3 3/4 cups sweetened coconut |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 egg whites |
1 whole egg |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1 cup chocolate chips or 1 cup candied cherries or 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries or 1 cup mixed candied fruit or 1 cup toffee pieces or 1 cup miniature m&m baking bits |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350*.
2. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment and lightly grease the parchment.
3. STIR together (don't use a mixer) first 4 ingredients, and add egg whites, whole egg and extract. Mix til well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Spread mixture into prepared pan, and bake for 35 minutes or til lightly golden. Cool completely and then allow to sit overnight before cutting.
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