Hey everyone, hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, coconut macaroons. One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Coconut Macaroons is one of the most well liked of current trending foods on earth. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Coconut Macaroons is something that I have loved my whole life.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook coconut macaroons using 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Coconut Macaroons:
- Prepare 4 - 5 cups coconut sweetened , shredded (Preferably toasted)
- Take 4 egg whites large
- Get 1/2 cup sugar
- Get 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Get 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
- Make ready 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Get Almonds (Optional)
- Get Raisins (Optional)
Instructions to make Coconut Macaroons:
- Place the oven rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Toast the coconut (optional) for a deeper coconut flavor and extra-crispy macaroons.
- Whisk the egg whites in a standing mixer/with a handbeater until they hold soft peaks, then gradually add the sugar until it holds stiff peaks.
- Whisk in the vanilla and salt, then fold in the shredded coconut by hand until the coconut is moistened. You can also add raisins to the mixture if you want.
- Line the baking tray with a parchment paper. Shape the coconut mixture into small balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, using your hands. Alternatively, you can also use a cookie dough scoop. Space them an inch or so apart on the baking sheet. You could also press 1 almond on top of each coconut mound before they go into the oven.
- Bake the macaroons for 15-20 minutes until golden,
- Let the macaroons cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Macaroons can be kept in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Once baked, drizzle with some chocolate.
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