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Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Coconut Macaroon Recipe

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Made with shredded coconut, egg whites, and a few pantry staples, these Coconut Macaroons are crisp on the outside and chewy in the center. Dip them in melted chocolate for an elegant finish that's perfect for holidays, dessert platters, or everyday baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 18 macaroons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 5 ml vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon 2.5 ml almond extract
  • cups 385 g sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
  • 8 oz 226 g semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
    Coconut Macaroon Recipe
  3. Continue whisking until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture looks smooth.
    Coconut Macaroon Recipe
  4.  Add the egg white mixture to the chopped sweetened shredded coconut.
    Coconut Macaroon Recipe
  5. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until the coconut is evenly coated and a thick, sticky mixture forms.
    Coconut Macaroon Recipe
  6. Scoop equal portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each macaroon.
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  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops and edges are lightly golden.
    Coconut Macaroon Recipe
  8. let the macaroons cool for 5 minutes.
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  9. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate until smooth. Dip the bottom of each cooled macaroon into the melted chocolate and place them back on parchment paper.
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  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, Serve and enjoy.
    Coconut Macaroon Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

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