Coconut Macaroons
by Alice Currah on Apr 2, 2015
These easy coconut macaroons are the perfect bite sized treats Spring or Easter celebration. Made with coconut, egg whites, lemon zest, and sugar.
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Total time
- 30 minutes
- Course
- Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt together until soft peaks form.
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Fold in the coconut.
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Scoop a generous mound (heaping tablespoon) on to a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops have golden specks.