A s a coconut lover, I was searching for some recipes made out of this drupe, and I came across this fantastic recipe! Coconut Macaroons are one of the most delicious recipes you can make out of this tremendous and nutrient seed!
Before jumping to the recipe, let’s see some benefits of these fantastic small angels; it is an excellent source of quick energy due to the presence of nuts, sugar, and egg whites. With the nutrients values of coconut, they are a great source of strength and endurance. If you are doing heavy workout then eating macaroons will help your tissues and muscles in the healing process.
Delicious Coconuts Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons are crispy and golden on the outside and soft and tender from inside, and that is the reason why we love them so much! If you want to add some more sweetness, then you can dip them into dark chocolate or white chocolate and enjoy the fantastic taste of this delicious dish.
They also keep well for days, making them perfect for a picnic or treat to bake ahead and give away on holidays. These irresistible angels are a treat to your mouth and a healthy dessert to eat! You can tweak this recipe as you want, and in about half-hour, they can be yours!
Let’s see how to make these fantastic Coconut Macaroons:
Quick Stats
- Preparing time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Servings: make about 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of sweetened and shredded coconut
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- Almonds, to garnish and add
Method to Prepare:
- First of all, arrange a rack in the oven and heat it for 350F.
- If you want deeper coconut flavor and extra crispiness, spread the shredded coconuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast them until they show color, for about 5 minutes. Set aside before using it.
- Take a large bowl and add egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Whisk it until egg and sugar are combined and the mixture is fizzy and bubbly.
- Now, combine coconut and egg mixture and stir until the coconut is evenly drenched and moistened in the mix.
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and, with wet hands, shape the coconut mixture into small balls.
- Put them an inch or apart on the baking sheet and put the tray in the oven.
- Now, bake the macaroons for 10 to 15 minutes as they will give you golden-brown colors.
- Hold yourself! Let these macaroons cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then let them cool completely.
- Enjoy these macaroons immediately, or you can eat them whenever you want!
Recipe Notes:
- If you want macaroons to be crispier and lighter, add more coconut in the mixture.
- If you want meringue-like macaroons, whisk every ingredient gradually with a standing mixture. First, whisk eggs then slowly add sugar, vanilla, and salt and then add coconut by hand.
- If you want to increase the size macaroons, bake them for a longer period, and small macaroons, bake them for a short time.
- You can drizzle the baked macaroons with melted chocolate or fold up a whole bowl of dried fruits into the mixture for variations.
- You can store macaroons for 1 week in an air-tight container.
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Final Words:
Coconut macaroons are one of the most delicious and healthiest recipes you can make out of the coconut. It is so delicious that you may have to make a large batch as kids adore these sweet and small balls of joy, and you can enjoy them after your dinner or eat them whenever you want!
