Coconut Macaroons: Delicious, Easy Recipe for Perfectly Chewy Treats
A simple and delightful recipe for making perfectly chewy coconut macaroons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 macaroons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture into the coconut mixture and stir until well combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and form small mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding almond extract.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
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: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Coconut Macaroons