Dwabbit the Dabbit

Fig-Pecan Macaroons

Yields: 4 dozen (2 Macaroons)

Calories: 86
Cholesterol: 0


Ingredients:

1 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash of salt

2 large egg whites

1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, divided

3/4 cup finely chopped dried
Black Mission figs (about 8)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°

2. Combine pecans and cinnamon in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add rind; process until blended.

3. Place cream of tartar, salt, and egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until foamy.
Increase speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form.
Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
Gradually add remaining sugar to egg mixture; beat at low speed until blended.
Fold in pecan mixture.
Add figs to reserved sugar, tossing to coat; fold fig mixture into egg mixture.

4. Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Drop egg mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 300° for 20 minutes or until bottom edges are lightly browned.
Place pans on wire racks; cool completely.