Description
Coconut Macaroons are delightful, chewy cookies made with shredded coconut, egg whites, and sugar, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 2/3 cups shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture until well combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- If using, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled macaroons.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These macaroons can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Coconut Macaroons, dessert, cookies, gluten free