Coconut Peanut Macaroons

Ingredients

Prep time: 5 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Makes about 36
Ingredients:
4 egg whites
½ cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
2¾ cups (675 mL) sweetened coconut, flaked or shredded
1 cup (250 mL) peanuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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2. Whisk egg whites with sugar, vanilla and salt until well combined. Stir in coconut and peanuts.
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3. Using 2 dessert spoons (as mixture is sticky), gather a heaping tablespoon (about 22 mL) of the mixture. Place on baking sheet and form into a tight mound. Repeat with remaining mixture, stirring mixture in bowl occasionally. Set macaroons about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on baking sheet.
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4. Bake 1 sheet at time until tops of cookies are golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes. If macaroons aren't perfectly shaped, edges can be trimmed with scissors, if desired.
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5. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet. Then remove to a rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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About

Both decadent and quick to prepare with few ingredients, these peanutty macaroons are sure to be a welcome addition to your holiday baking lineup. Additional recipes can be found at www.peanutbureau.ca.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 9:38am

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