Classic Coconut Macaroons

Golden brown, sweet and toasty coconut macaroons with moist chewy centers. A sweet tasty little treat made with coconut flakes. Really simple recipe, but the results are rich, moist, and delicious!

Ingredients

• 14 ounces sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Classic Coconut Macaroons

• 2 egg whites , room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• melted dark chocolate, for dipping optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla; set aside.
3. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat until they make medium-firm peaks.
4. Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
5. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using an ice cream scoop.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer cookies to cool on a cooling rack.
7. Optionally, once the cookies are cool, dip the bottoms in melted dark chocolate; set them face down on a wax lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chocolate is set.

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