Coconut Macaroons Without Condensed Milk
Coconut Macaroons Without Condensed Milk rely on whipped egg whites, caster sugar, ground almonds, and desiccated coconut for a textured, slightly domed cookie with a glossy exterior. The recipe focuses on folding ingredients gently to maintain the airy structure of the beaten egg whites, giving the macaroons a crisp outside and chewy inside. Baking until golden adds color and slight crunch to contrast the moist coconut interior. These macaroons are appropriate for those avoiding condensed milk, with options to make them nut-free by omitting almonds.
Ingredients
- 2 egg white, large
- 6 tablespoons caster sugar
- 3 tablespoons almonds ground
- salt pinch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170℃/ 338℉ at gas mark 3.
- Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper/ greaseproof paper.
- Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks are formed. You can use a handheld mixer or a standing mixer.
- Then add the sugar one teaspoon at a time while you keep whisking. The mixture will turn glossy white with firmed peaks.
- Fold in the ground almonds, desiccated coconut, and vanilla extract to the egg whites. You want to work quickly here and do not overbeat.
- Spoon the mixture and shape it into a small ball. Place the coconut ball on the baking sheet. Try to make it slightly domed.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the macaroons look golden.
Notes
- Ground almonds can be omitted to make nut-free macaroons; replace with more desiccated coconut in equal amount.
- Both vanilla extract and a pinch of salt are optional but add to the overall flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.