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MAGIC MACAROONS

Candy corn, peanut butter and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one magical sweet that’s perfect for Halloween.

—JEANETTE NELSON BRIDGEPORT, WV


PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 DOZEN

2 large egg whites

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cups flaked coconut

1/3 cup candy corn, chopped

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup peanut butter chips

1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts

2/3 cup white baking chips, melted

1. Preheat oven to 300°. In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, mix coconut, candy corn, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and nuts; gently stir in egg white mixture.

2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 20-22 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. Drizzle cookies with melted baking chips; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.