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