Yield: 48 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Shredded coconut |
| 3½ cup | Almond paste |
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| ⅔ cup | Sugar |
| 5 \N | Eggs |
| ½ cup | Chopped walnuts |
| \N \N | Red candied cherries; halved |
In a food processor or blender, process coconut until finely 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 at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Submitted to RecipeLu List by Ruth <pookypook@...> by PookyPook <PookyPook@...> on Jan 24, 1998.
Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.