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Easy Homemade Coconut Macaroons

Deliciously chewy and sweet coconut macaroons that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Coconut Mixture
  • 2 cups shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Shape and Bake
  1. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a chocolate variation, dip the cooled macaroons in melted chocolate.

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