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Chewy Coconut Macaroons

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chewy Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
  • Get 2 large cookie sheets ready by lining them with parchment paper and buttering the paper, or simply use a silpat.
  • In a large bowl stir together the coconut, condensed milk, salt, vanilla and almond extracts until everything is well incorporated.
  • In the bowl of your mixer add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat the eggs on medium speed until the egg whites are foamy, about 1 minute. Increase the speed to high and beat the eggs until the egg whites form soft peaks, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for another minute longer.
  • Using a rubber spatula gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
  • Place tablespoonfuls of the dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake one sheet at a time, for about 15 to 17 minutes, until some tips of the coconut shreds are lightly browned.
  • Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  • You may store the cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.