Coconut Macaroon Recipe
These delightful Coconut Macaroons are sweet, chewy, and packed with coconut flavor. They make a perfect treat for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 macaroons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) bag sweetened flaked coconut (about 5½ cups)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (leave about 2 tablespoons in the can)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Meringue:
- 2 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Ingredients: Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture until just combined.
- Form Macaroons: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled macaroons.
- Store macaroons in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Coconut Macaroon Recipe, Macaroon Cookies, Coconut Dessert
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