Cranberry & Pistachio Studded Macaroons

Ingredients

• 1 (14 Ounce) Can Nonfat Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
• 2 Cups Blanched Sliced Almonds
• 2 Cups Unsweetened Coconut
• 3/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
• 3/4 Cup Pistachios
• 2 Large Egg Whites
• Dark Chocolate

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degree F. and...: Preheat the oven to 325 degree F. and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk together the condensed milk and almond extract...: Whisk together the condensed milk and almond extract in a medium sized bowl.

3. 3

   Place the almonds into a food processor and...: Place the almonds into a food processor and pulse until finely ground but not pulverized.

4. 4

   Add the almonds and coconut to the condensed...: Add the almonds and coconut to the condensed milk and stir until mixed.

5. 5

   Add the cranberries and pistachios and mix well.

6. 6

   Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer...: Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium high speed until soft peaks form.

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   Fold half the egg whites into the almond...: Fold half the egg whites into the almond mixture, then add the remaining egg whites and gently fold them in as well.

8. 8

   Drop 1 heaping teaspoon of dough onto the...: Drop 1 heaping teaspoon of dough onto the baking sheet, and use your fingers to gently shape it into a mound.

9. 9

   Continue to use up all of the dough...: Continue to use up all of the dough in this manner, placing the cookies 1 inch apart.

10. 10

    Bake the cookies for about 20 mins, or...: Bake the cookies for about 20 mins, or until they are lightly browned and just barely firm to the touch.

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    Cool for at least 30 minutes before moving...: Cool for at least 30 minutes before moving from the pans. (The cookies will firm up more as they cool)

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    Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or...: Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or in a small double boiler, and then use a spoon to drizzle some chocolate over the tops of the cookies as shown in the photo.

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    Store in an airtight container in a cool...: Store in an airtight container in a cool place (or refrigerator) for up to a week.