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