Cornflake Almond Macaroons

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3 cups cornflake cereal

Directions

Preheat oven to 350^oF.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper, silicone mat or coat with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Mix in cream of tartar and vanilla. Gradually add sugar and beat on high until stiff and glossy. Stir in slivered almonds, coconut and corn flakes. Mix by hand until well-coated.
Scoop a rounded teaspoonful and press against side of mixing bowl to compact mixture. Drop onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Mixture will not spread.
Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let rest on cookie sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.
Store in an airtight container.

Dixie Crystals Insight

Options:

Use pecans instead of almonds.
Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries.
Add in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies.

Rate & Review

Carmen

Jan 03, 2022

Unfortunately, my household were not fans. The recipe was clear and easy, but I think the cornflakes took away from the meringues rather than added to them. Also, though they were sealed up airtight, after a day, one bite and the whole thing crumbled into crumbs and dust.