Coconut macaroons

[gchick]

We got to talking Passover-friendly desserts in IRC, and these are my definitive seasonal flour-free thing...

14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or almond extract
2 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and flavoring in a large bowl. 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. Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

Form cookies by making small piles - about 2 teaspoons - or use a scoop or spoon. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

These may be dipped in melted chocolate after cooling completely, for extra win.

Comments

[somnolentblue]

This is my go-to macaroon recipe, and they're delicious. I do end up cooking them a bit longer though - more in the 30 to 40 minute range.

And now, I'm going down stairs to dip the latest batch of them in chocolate before posting them as a birthday treat. And, possibly, taste a few as quality control. Nom nom nom.

[psyche29]

I had no idea making these was so easy! And I even have all the ingredients on hand, too...definitely giving these a try tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!