Description
These Perfect Coconut Macaroons are a delightful treat with a chewy interior and crispy exterior. Easy to make and gluten-free, they are great for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, melted (for dipping or drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coconut Mixture: Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold beaten egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Bake: Drop mixture mounds onto the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally, dip in melted chocolate.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a toasty flavor, broil the tops for the last minute of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
