Mounds Rich, Moist and Chewy Macaroon Cookies Recipe

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Mounds Rich, Moist and Chewy Macaroon Cookies
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Directions:

  1. In large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar til well blended.
  2. Add egg yolk, o.j., and almond extract.
  3. In small bowl, whisk/mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in well, 3 cups coconut.
  6. Cover and chill 1 hour or til firm enough to handle and roll into balls.
  7. Heat oven to 350.
  8. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, roll into last cup of coconut. You can lightly press it on a little.
  9. Place onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  10. Bake 12-15 minutes (MINE TOOK 15! *the original recipe said 10-12 and that wasn't EVEN long enough, they sank after I took them out and had to re-bake them!)or until lightly browned. I suggest at LEAST 13 minutes, but again, mine took 15.
  11. Leave them on the cookie sheet 1 minute, then carefully and gently remove to wire racks to cool.
  12. *You can gently press a maraschino cherry half in the center of each cookie on top, if desired, before baking.
  13. Makes 3-3 1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1735.7 Kcal (7267 kJ)
Calories from fat 1017.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 113.04g 174%
Cholesterol 104.57mg 35%
Sodium 1836.1mg 77%
Potassium 399.11mg 8%
Total Carbs 167.92g 56%
Sugars 103.31g 413%
Dietary Fiber 21.25g 85%
Protein 24.82g 50%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 279.3mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 272.6 Kcal (1141 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.75g 174%
Cholesterol 16.42mg 35%
Sodium 288.36mg 77%
Potassium 62.68mg 8%
Total Carbs 26.37g 56%
Sugars 16.23g 413%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 85%
Protein 3.9g 50%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 19%
Calcium 43.9mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 43.3
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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