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Two coconut macaroons stacked on each other, one showing the inside.

Coconut Macaroons

4.96 from 25 votes
With only 6 ingredients, these coconut macaroons are moist, chewy, and perfectly flavored with sweetened coconut flakes, vanilla, and almond. They're so easy to make and perfect on a cookie tray!
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 17 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup egg whites (from 5 large eggs)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 ounces sweetened coconut flakes (Baker's (about 3 1/3 cups))
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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 300ºF.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies, Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 5.5g, Cholesterol: 54.5mg, Sodium: 74mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13.5g
- WW Points: 6