Coconut Macaroons Two Ways
I tested two ways to make coconut macaroons and am sharing both recipes. One version has egg whites and the macaroons bake up with a beautiful golden color, but are less chewy. The condensed milk version is very easy to make and I love how chewy the cookies turn out.
Ingredients
Egg Whites Version
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Condensed Milk Version
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Egg Whites Version Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all of the ingredients for method 1 together by hand in a large bowl. Wash hands off.
- Dip hands in cold water and shake off excess. Shape a mound or ball from 1-2 tablespoons of dough and set on parchment paper with an inch of spacing between each cookie.
- Bake 16-17 minutes, rotating the baking sheet after 8 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Makes approximately 18 macaroons.
Condensed Milk Version Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut and salt. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended.
- Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about golf ball size.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until coconut is toasted. Makes approximately 12 macaroons.
Notes
- Egg white recipe adapted from Use Real Butter
- Condensed milk recipe source: All Recipes
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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