ANGEL FOOD MACAROONS
These macaroons are quick and easy to make. Eat them plain, or dip in chocolate.
Ingredients
1 box "Just Add Water" Angel Food Cake Mix - about 16 ounces ( the type of Angel Food cake mix that is a "Just add water" )
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup water
3 cups of sweetened flaked coconut
parchment paper to line baking pan.
Directions
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. (reuse for each batch) No need to grease. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and place rack in CENTER of the oven.
Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your oven.
Using a hand mixer, mix the angel food cake, the water and extract together, on low, for one minute, then scrape the bowl and beat for one minute more. Gently fold in the coconut.
Drop the cookies by heaping teaspoon onto the baking sheet, two inches apart.
(If you want them bigger, use a tablespoon, takes one minute longer to bake in oven)
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes depending on your oven. Size of cookie also makes a difference in the time it takes to bake.
DON'T overbake the cookies!
They should look like toasted marshmallows look when they are just barely starting to turn a tan color.
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
