Description
Learn how to make the perfect coconut macaroons with this easy and delicious recipe. These sweet and chewy treats are ideal for coconut lovers and make a delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Meringue:
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional for Topping:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (optional, for dipping or drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Optional Topping: Let macaroons cool and optionally dip in melted chocolate.
Notes
- Ensure no egg yolk contaminates the whites for stiff peaks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
