Description
Coconut macaroons are a delightful treat that transports you to tropical bliss with every chewy bite. Bursting with sweet coconut flavor and a hint of vanilla, these golden-brown morsels are perfect for any occasion?be it a casual snack or an elegant dessert. Easy to make and customizable with chocolate drizzles or nuts, these macaroons will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325?F (160?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon (20g)
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg