Harvey's Coconut Macaroons

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 3-1/2 cup almond paste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Red candied cherries, halved

1. In a food processor or blender, process coconut until finely chopped; set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat almond paste until crumbled.
3. Gradually add flour, sugar and coconut; mix well.
4. Add eggs, one at a time; beat until smooth.
5. Stir in nuts.
6. Place dough in a pastry bag with a large star tip; pipe onto baking sheets covered with parchment paper or foil.
7. Top with cherries.
8. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

shredded coconut, almond paste, flour, sugar, eggs, walnuts, red candied cherries

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3159 (may not work)