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Coconut Macaroons Recipe

This Coconut Macaroons recipe is simple to make and produces a cookie with a chewy interior and a crunchy exterior. Naturally gluten- and dairy-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 Cups Shredded Coconut
  • ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoon Unsweetened Applesauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°
  • Prepare 2 sheet pans by lining with parchment paper.
  • 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, vanilla extract, coconut and applesauce.
  • Begin mixing the egg whites on low speed. Slowly increase the speed to medium-high and continue mixing until egg whites appear foamy and 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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 72mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.5mg
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