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Coconut Macaroons

These Coconut Macaroons are sweet, chewy, and packed with coconut and almonds. Package them up for someone you love or add them to your holiday cookie platter!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅔ cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon almond extract see note
  • 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Stir in the egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Stir in the almonds; mix well.
  3. Use a medium cookie scoop to drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the outsides are dry and the edges are golden brown. 
  4. Remove from baking sheets immediately. Let cool and serve.

Notes

  • If you do not love almond extract or you are using a strong almond extract, I recommend using 1/4 teaspoon.