Lime Macaroons

  3.0 – 1 reviews  • Lime Recipes
Macaroons are the ultimate bite-sized treat for coconut lovers. The addition of fresh lime juice and zest provides a pop of sweet citrus tang.
Level: Easy
Total: 45 min
Active: 20 min
Yield: about 30 cookies

Ingredients

  1. 3 large egg whites
  2. 1/2 cup sugar
  3. Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
  4. 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  5. Pinch of salt
  6. 1 14-ounce bag sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and oil a baking sheet. Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, grated lime zest and juice, the vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl; fold in the shredded coconut.
  2. Drop tablespoonfuls of the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; pinch the tops to form peaks. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 30 servings
Calories 82
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 9 g
Protein 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 45 mg

Reviews

John Rosales
Just made these, and used parchment instead of an oiled pan. Think I let them cool too long because they wouldn’t peel off the parchment. But, wow, are they good!

 

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