Coconut Macaroons
Deliciously chewy coconut macaroons that are simple to make and filled with sweet nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 2/3 cups shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Whip the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture carefully.
- Scoop small mounds of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a plate.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the macaroons or incorporating different flavors like almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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