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Date Macaroons

Name: Date Macaroons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup finely crushed saltines (about 15 crackers); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 egg whites

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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

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3-1/2 dozen

This recipe from my sister originally made a pie. But I decided to turn it into a cookie with mouthwatering results. They're so easy to make and very tasty.—Jessie Bethune, Trion, Georgia

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup finely crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites

Directions

In a large bowl, combine sugar, cracker crumbs and baking powder. Stir in the coconut, pecans, dates and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut mixture.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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