Coconut Macaroons
Photo by: Con Poulos
These delicious macaroons are sure to impress your guests. They look both festive and elegant, thanks to the chocolate glaze, but they’re actually quite simple to make. To store, wrap tightly and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.
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1 (14-oz) package sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup sugar
6 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 Tbsp canola oil
2/3 cup sugar
6 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 Tbsp canola oil
directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir together coconut, sugar, flour, and salt. Add egg whites and extracts. Beat to blend.
3. Form cookies, using about 1 1/2 Tbsp of dough for each, and arrange about 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies are just set. Do not overbake! Remove to a wire rack to cool.
5. Melt chocolate chips with oil in a small saucepan on low heat. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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Makes 24. Per Serving: 160 calories, 20g carbs, 2g protein, 8g fat, 85mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol, 2g fiber
