Cherry Coconut Macaroons

Cherry Coconut Macaroons 2 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/3 cup sugar substitute 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/4 cups grated coconut Preheat oven to 375F. Place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Continue beating, adding the sugar substitute. Fold in the almond extract. Then fold in the grated coconut. Mixture will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Remove macaroons to a wire rack to cool. Cookies will be 1 inch in diameter. Calories: 34.1, Protein: .546 g, Sodium: 5 mg, Fat: 3.23 g, Carbohydrates: 1.26 g Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 Fat

Where are the cherries in this recipe? What type and how much do you use? Do you think you could add cocopowder to these to make chocolate cherry coconut macaroons? Thanks, M