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Ambrosia Macaroons Recipe

Name: Ambrosia Macaroons Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 5 1/2 tablespoons butter,, softened; 1/2 cup white sugar; pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 4 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup finely diced dried pineapple; 15 maraschino cherries,, drained and cut in half; 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate,, optional

These delightfully festive Ambrosia Macaroons are flavored with coconut, orange zest, and dried pineapple. Perfect for your holiday cookie tray.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves30

Ambrosia Macaroons have a delightful citrus flavor and are just the thing to add to your cookie platter this holiday season. They are chewy with lots of coconut and a little flavor form some orange zest and finely diced dried pineapple.

Ambrosia Macaroons topped with cherry halves.

A piece of maraschino cherry on top gives them a super festive look.

Ambrosia Macaroons are a little reminiscent of fruitcake, with a much better flavor and texture. (I’m not a fruitcake lover 🙂 )

Ambrosia Macaroons on a wood board and a bowl of cherries.

But I am a macaroon lover and a chewy coconut based cookie this time of year gets me excited about those Samoa cookies that will be making their rounds in just a few short months.

What is Ambrosia?

Ambrosia, if you’re not familiar with it, is a type of fruit salad with coconut and usually pineapple, oranges, and marshmallows, and a sweet creamy dressing. I personally think ambrosia is much better in cookie form. It also tastes great in pie form.

You can drizzle a little melted chocolate on them to gussy them up some. If you are a fan of macaroons you will adore this southern version of them.

How To Store Ambrosia Macaroons

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, individually wrap them in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer bag.