Deliciously Chewy Coconut Macaroons
These chewy coconut macaroons are easy to make, delightfully sweet, and perfect for any occasion. They blend the rich flavor of coconut with a light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz sweetened coconut flakes
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture to keep it airy.
- Form small mounds of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let them cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your delicious coconut macaroons!
Notes
For added flavors, consider experimenting with almond extract, lemon zest, or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg