Coconut Macaroons Recipe
These Coconut Macaroons are a delightful treat with a crispy exterior and a chewy, coconutty interior. They are easy to make and perfect for coconut lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 macaroons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Coconut Mixture: In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture until fully combined.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the macaroons cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chocolate-dipped version, dip the bottoms of the cooled macaroons into melted dark chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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