Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 1/2 tablespoons butter, (softened)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup finely diced dried pineapple
  • 15 maraschino cherries, (drained and cut in half)
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, (optional)

Instruction

  • Place rack in center of oven and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually add sugar.
  • Add salt, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Using a rubber spatula, mix in coconut and dried pineapple.
  • Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Press a cherry half onto the top of each mound.
  • Bake one sheet at a time, for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
  • Let cool completely.
  • If desired, melt chocolate and use a fork to drizzle it on the macaroons.