---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Pumpkin Macaroons Categories: Cookies Yield: 20 Cookies 1 c Ground pecans (1/3 lb) 1/2 c Unbleached flour 1/2 ts Lemon zest; finely grated 1/4 c Unsweetened coconut; - finely flaked 1 Egg white; room temperature 1/4 c Maple syrup; room temperature 1/2 ts Vanilla 1/2 c Pumpkin puree Combine pecans, flour, lemon peel & coconut in medium bowl. Tip egg white into another medium bowl & beat with hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in syrup & vanilla, then fold into pecan mix, adding pumpkin as you go. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper & drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto it. Let relax at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat to 300°F. Bake mid-oven until just beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on rack until completely cool. Store tightly covered. Posted by: Kim Clegg -----