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December 2003

End-stage Heart Failure
Latest techniques benefit heart patients
Heart Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Macaroons

Chocolate Macaroons


Nutritional Analysis per serving:

Serving Size – 2 cookies
Calories 160
Total Fat 12 gm
Sat. Fat 7 gm
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 100 mg

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz blanched sliced almonds
  • 2 oz unsweetened bakers chocolate
  • 2 oz semi sweet chocolate
  • 2 oz margarine (trans fat free)
  • 2 oz granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 14 oz shredded coconut

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Toast almonds on sheet pan in oven until lightly
    brown. Reserve.
  • Coarsely chop chocolate and combine with margarine in large bowl.
  • Melt mixture over hot water, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar and add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition. Add salt, vanilla, and coconut, mixing to coat evenly with chocolate.
  • Line sheet pans with parchment paper or foil.
  • Portion cookies (1 1/2 tablespoon) into mound.
  • Do not flatten.
  • Push 3 almond slices into each cookie.
  • Allow 2 inches between cookies.
  • Bake at 325° for 25 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool at least 3 hours before serving.

 


 

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