Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Cocoa Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Peter Pan Smart Choice reduced fat peanut butter
3/4 c. sugar, divided
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can flaked coconut
1/2 c. raisins

Preparation

In a small saucepan melt peanut butter over low heat, stirring constantly; set aside to cool.
In a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup sugar and cocoa powder; set aside.
In large mixer bowl beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
Fold in the peanut butter, cocoa mixture, coconut and raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until set.
Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
Makes 2 dozen cookies.