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Coconut Macaroons

Light and chewy Coconut Macaroons made without almond extract.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 18 -24
Author: thesugarpixie

Ingredients

  • 1 - 14 oz package of sweetened flaked coconut Will use MOST of the bag, or maybe all
  • 3/4 c white sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Can replace 1/8 vanilla extract with 1/8 tsp of almond extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare cookie sheet/s with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Begin whipping egg whites, and slowly add in sugar. Beat until soft and glossy. (All sugar should be dissolved.
  • Add vanilla extract.
  • Fold in half of sweetened coconut, mix gently. Add most of the remaining coconut. Mixture should be wet and not too dry.
  • Portion with a medium size cookie scoop, or by teaspoon/tablespoonfuls. Place 1" apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, rotate once at 10 minutes in. Finished cookies should be a very light brown.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for one minute. Use a spatula to remove and finish cooling on a cooling rack.