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Coconut Macaroons
Made with sweetened coconut flakes, egg whites, and just a few other ingredients, these Coconut Macaroons are moist, chewy, and perfectly flavored. They're wonderful for Passover and Christmas baking but can be enjoyed anytime.
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 17 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup egg whites (from 5 large eggs)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 10 oz sweetened coconut flakes (Baker's (about 3 1/3 cups))
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan combine egg whites, sugar and coconut flakes and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until all the ingredients combine together, about 12-15 minutes.
- The mixture should be sticky and moist, not dry.
- Remove from heat and stir in the almond and vanilla extracts. Set aside on a dish and let it cool in the refrigerator about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300F°.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop tightly packed tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet covered with a silpat or parchment paper.
- Bake 27-30 minutes or until golden.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2cookies
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14.5g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
54.5mg
(18%)
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13.5g
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 17servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cookies | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 54.5mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13.5g | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.