12 Days of Holiday Cookies: Coconut Macaroons (Day 10)
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: December 29, 2011

Coconut macaroons are a large leap away from the petite French macarons.  They are dense, chewy, and sweet. Coconut macaroons are an easy to cookie to bake and can be thrown together in a matter of minutes.  To dress them up, dip the cookies in chocolate.  These scrumptious coconut macaroons will quickly become a family favorite.
Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients:



1 large egg white (whipped)
1 bag (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
 
Directions:
 




Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.


   
Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.


   
In a bowl combine coconut, condensed milk, salt, vanilla, almond extract and egg white. Using a spatula, fold until well combined.


   
Drop 1 teaspoon of mixture on baking sheet, 1 inch apart.


   
Bake macaroons until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.


   
Cool it before serving.