Coconut Macaroons: Discover the Secret to Perfection!
Coconut Macaroons are delightful, chewy cookies made with shredded coconut, egg whites, and sugar, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 macaroons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy, then add vanilla and almond extract.
- Pour the egg mixture into the coconut mixture and stir until well combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, dip the cooled macaroons in melted chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Make sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut for a less sweet cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg