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Coconut Macaroons

Coconut macaroons are delightful treats made primarily from sweetened shredded coconut, known for their chewy texture and sweet flavor. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack and are simple to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Coconut Mixture
  • 2.67 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate optional, for dipping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut, granulated sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until sticky.
  4. Drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  6. Let the macaroons cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalProtein: 2gSodium: 50mg

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