Cherry-Chocolate Coconut Meringues

  Desserts

Dried cherries lend sweetness and texture to these easy meringue cookies. They’re simply delicious and very low in fat. They also provide a great light dessert for those family members on a gluten-free diet.

Cherry-Chocolate Coconut Meringues

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: 3 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 42 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1/2 starch.

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