Coconut Macaroons: Easy Tips for Indulgent Homemade Treats
Discover the secrets to making the perfect coconut macaroons with easy tips and techniques to indulge in these homemade treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the coconut mixture.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding dark chocolate drizzle on top once cooled.
- Store leftover macaroons in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Coconut Macaroons