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Coconut Almond Macaroons

Coconut Almond Macaroons are light-tender cookies made with a few ingredients. These coconut macaroons are perfect if you are looking for a light dessert.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut almond macaroons, coconut macaroons
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 17 macaroons
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Dash of salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 4 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons almonds finely chopped divided
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl add the egg whites, salt, vanilla, and cream of tartar, beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Add the coconut and 1/2 cup of the chopped almonds, and mix until well combined
  • Drop a heaping spoonful of dough onto a prepared cookie sheet. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven remove from cookies sheet and place on cooling rack and cool completely.
  • While the cookies are cooling melt chocolate with the shortening in the microwave. Be sure to microwave for short periods and stir in between. I usually microwave for 20 seconds and stir and continue until chocolate is melted. Once the cookies are cooled and chocolate is melted drizzle the chocolate over the macaroons and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.

Notes

  1. Have the egg whites at room temperature.
  2. Use a large spoon or small ice cream scoop for the dough. Take about 2 tablespoons to make the cookie.
  3. Use your fingers to shape the mound of cookie dough, if needed.
  4. The cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. 
  5. Thaw the cookies on the counter.  If in a hurry they can be thawed in the microwave using the defrost option. Checking often, so as not to overheat. 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaroon | Carbohydrates: 20.5g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 15.8g | Saturated Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 14mg