Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients
  • 14 oz sweetened shredded coconut
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 t pure vanilla extract
  • 2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/4 t kosher salt

Variations

  • Dip the bottoms in melted chocolate
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325º F.
  2. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
  3. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks.
  4. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  5. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve.

To prevent spreading

  • Add 1 T flour to the coconut/condensed milk mixture
  • Use 10–12 oz of the condensed milk
Cooking Method
Yields 20 servings
Serving Size
1 macaroon