Coconut Macaroons
Delightful coconut macaroons that are chewy and rich, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 macaroons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the beaten egg whites into the coconut mixture gently to avoid deflating them.
- Scoop generous amounts of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool the macaroons on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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