Health Hotline Magazine | February 2023

Chocolat Drizzle Cherry Macaroons

Makes: 20 cookies | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15-18 minutes | Cooling time: 20 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Want a sweet treat that won’t break the “sugar bank?” Look no further! We’ve combined the natural sweetness of coconut with dark chocolate and a surprise twist of dried cherries for a bite of heaven. By making the macaroons small and decreasing the amount of sugar, we have created an occasional indulgence that will satisfy your sweet tooth with one bite.

Ingredients: •

3 large Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, whites only (save the yolks for scrambled eggs or Natural Grocers Quick Hollandaise Sauce) • Natural Grocers Brand Bulk: • 1/3 cup Organic Coconut Sugar • 2 cups Organic Finely Shredded Coconut • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Red Tart Cherries, roughly chopped • ½ of a Natural Grocers Brand 85% Cocoa Organic Extreme Dark Chocolate bar (4 squares) Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Whip the egg whites to a sti peak, 3-5 minutes. 3. Fold the coconut sugar, coconut, and cherries into the egg whites.

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and using a tablespoon, scoop out individual macaroons onto the baking sheet. Using dampened hands, form each scoop into a mound. 5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool. 6. While the macaroons are cooling, melt the chocolate squares in a double boiler or microwave. 7. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the macaroons. Allow the chocolate to set before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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