Description
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Coconut Macaroons! These chewy, sweet treats are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional for Dipping:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form. Fold into coconut mixture.
- Form and Bake: Scoop mixture onto the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Dip: Cool macaroons, then dip bottoms in melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Freeze for up to 2 months for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
