Macaroons

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups sweetened coconut flakes, divided

1. Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Add egg yolk, almond extract and orange juice; beat well.
2. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in 3 cups of coconut.
3. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll balls in remaining 2 cups of coconut. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes (or until lightly browned) at 350F.
6. Cool on wire rack.

I have also tried this with chocolate kisses and coconut kisses (seasonal in stores). If doing so, when the cookies are removed from the oven, immediately press chocolate on top of each cookie. Enjoy.