Description
Indulge in the sweet, chewy goodness of coconut macaroons! These delightful treats combine crispy exteriors with a moist, chewy center, delivering a taste of the tropics in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, whether as an afternoon snack or a festive dessert, these macaroons are simple to make and incredibly satisfying. Top them off with chocolate for an extra layer of decadence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 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, sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed into a sticky dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow macaroons to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For added flavor, dip half of each macaroon in melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg