Coconut Macaroons or Macaroon Kisses

Coconut macaroons are believed to have originated in Italy and have since become popular in many different cultures around the world.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Coconut Macaroons or Macaroon Kisses

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Shredded Coconut
• 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 large Egg Whites
• ¹⁄₄ pinch Salt
• 4 ounces Dark Chocolate (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the coconut mixture.
5. Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the macaroons are golden brown.
7. Optional: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Drizzle or dip the cooled macaroons in the melted chocolate.
8. Allow the macaroons to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.