Coconut Lime Macaroons
This Coconut Lime Macaroons recipe is simple to make and produces a cookie with a chewy interior and a crunchy exterior. Naturally gluten- and dairy-free.
Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer or
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Sweetened and Shredded Coconut
- ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Zest
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Large Egg Whites room temperature
- 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Applesauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare 2 sheet pans by lining with parchment paper.
- Place 3 egg whites in a mixing bowl and allow to come to room temperature (approximately 1 hour).
- Zest limes. Spread zest on a plate and allow to dry for approximately one hour (drier lime zest will mix more evenly into the cookie dough without clumping).
Make macaroons
- Preheat oven to 325°
- Place egg whites and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer (a hand mixer may also be used) and allow to come to room temperature.
- In a separate large bowl, combine granulated sugar, lime zest, coconut and applesauce.
- Begin mixing the egg whites on low speed. Slowly increase the speed to medium-high and continue mixing until egg whites hold a medium peak.
- Fold egg whites into other ingredients until well combined.
- Scoop individual macaroons onto prepared sheet pan using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Bake for 14 - 18 minutes (tops will be a golden brown).
- Cool on sheet pans for 5 minutes then move macaroons to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg
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