Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Coconut Macaroons

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Coconut Macaroons

Recipe by whenyourhungryCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

3

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

As a coconut lover, this coconut macaroons recipe is just perfect for the holidays or for friends who are vegan. These macaroons are chewy, moist on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside, they’re delicious plain but can also be drizzled with milk or dark chocolate. 

These coconut macaroons are scrumptious and this recipe would yield a batch of 18 macaroons that are perfect for a small setting or just to nibble with a cup of hot tea on a perfect holiday setting!

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cup shredded coconut

  • ⅓ cup sugar

  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour

  • ⅛ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 large egg whites

Directions

  • Firstly in a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Lightly whisk the mixture using a fork
  • Then add the vanilla extract and egg whites and mix well
  • Finally drop rounded spoonfuls of the mixture onto greased baking tray or make small flattened round balls that you can place on the greased tray (The mixture will be a slightly sticky, but do not worry, they come out delicious)
  • Thereafter bake at 325F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown
  • Finally cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes! Serve with hot tea 

PRO TIP

  • For instance, you can make these coconut macaroons and store in an airtight container for about 5 days at room temperature in your pantry/ or store in the refrigerator for about a week 
  • Moreover you can easily double this recipe (Doubling the recipe will yield around 36 macaroons) 
  • Optionally, you can also glaze with melted chocolate