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Coconut Lime Macaroons
Sweet, chewy, and citrusy, these tropical Coconut Lime Macarons can be coated with white chocolate for an exquisitely tasty treat that will make you think of blue waters and white sand beaches! They are like little bites of paradise!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 - 24 cookies
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon lime zest
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate melting wafers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Add sugar, flour, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla, and salt. Beat again. Stir in coconut until moistened.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly browned around edges. Remove from the oven and cool.
- If desired, dip bottoms of cooled cookies in melted white chocolate, then return to a parchment-lined baking sheet to set up before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
98mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18- 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.