Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Irresistible Coconut Macaroons, where a golden-brown exterior meets a chewy, coconut-filled center. Infused with hints of vanilla, these sweet treats are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’ll transport you to a warm paradise with every bite. Bake them for gatherings or enjoy them as an everyday snack—either way, they’re guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded coconut, sugar, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Gently fold into the coconut mixture along with vanilla extract.
- Drop heaping mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, checking towards the end to avoid burning.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon (30g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg