Dessert

Coconut Macaroons

Recipe by Skinnytaste
coconut macaroons
Coconut Macaroons

About This Recipe

With only 6 ingredients, these coconut macaroons are moist, chewy, and perfectly flavored with sweetened coconut flakes, vanilla, and almond. They're so easy to make and perfect on a cookie tray!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup egg whites (from 5 large eggs)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 ounces sweetened coconut flakes (Baker's (about 3 1/3 cups))
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a heavy saucepan combine egg whites, sugar and coconut flakes and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until all the ingredients combine together, about 12-15 minutes.
  2. The mixture should be sticky and moist, not dry.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the almond and vanilla extracts. Set aside on a dish and let it cool in the refrigerator about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 300ºF.
  5. Using a tablespoon, scoop tightly packed tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet covered with a silpat or parchment paper.
  6. Bake 27-30 minutes or until golden.
Source: This recipe is from Skinnytaste. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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