Coconut Cookies
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4.7
Coconut Cookies
Description
The recipe uses whipped egg whites beaten with cream of tartar and sugar to create a stable meringue base. Folding in sweetened coconut flakes adds chewy coconut texture and flavor, while the finely crushed corn flakes contribute a crunchy crumb element that contrasts with the meringue’s softness. Baking at 350°F until golden yields cookies with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
The cookies lack added flour or fat besides what's in the eggs, so their lightness depends on careful whipping of egg whites and gentle folding of dry ingredients. The subtle sweetness comes mostly from the sugar and coconut flakes. These cookies can be served as a light dessert or snack.
Using fresh, clean equipment and careful separation of egg whites is important to achieve stable peaks for the meringue. Corn flakes crushed nearly to powder are used rather than whole flakes to integrate better into the batter and provide a finer texture.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg white
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 3/4 cup corn flakes from 2 cups cornflakes crushed almost to powder, crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F°. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats.
- Whip the eggs whites, cream of tartar and sugar into a meringue until you form thick soft peaks, about 8 - 10 minutes.
- Fold in the coconut and corn flake crumbs.
- Drop by spoonful onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Use very clean metal or glass bowls and beaters to ensure egg whites whip properly.
- Avoid any yolk in the whites to maintain stiff, stable peaks in the meringue.
- Fresh egg whites separated from eggs work best rather than carton whites.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cookies | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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