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     Title: Harvey's Coconut Macaroons
Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Nuts, Fruits
     Yield: 4 Dozen

     1 c  Shredded coconut
 3 1/2 c  Almond paste
     1 c  All-purpose flour
   2/3 c  Sugar
     5 lg Eggs
   1/2 c  Chopped walnuts
          Red candied cherries; halved

 In a food processor or blender, process coconut until
 fine chopped; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat almond
 paste until crumbled.

 Gradually add flour, sugar and coconut; mix well. Add
 eggs, one at a time; beat until smooth. Stir in nuts.

 Place dough in a pastry bag with a large star tip; pipe
 onto baking sheets covered with parchment paper or foil.
 Top with cherries.

 Bake @ 350 F/175 C for 15-20 minutes or until golden
 brown.

 Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

 Recipe by Taste of Home, Dec/Jan 1996

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