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Coconut Macaroons

These macaroons are soft and chewy, with a golden brown edge, and are optionally dunked in chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 macaroons
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded coconut
  • 0.66 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 4 oz dark chocolate melted, optional

Method
 

  1. Stir together the coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them into the coconut mixture.
  3. Scoop small mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 325F for 18-20 minutes until golden on top.
  5. Cool completely, then dip the bottoms in melted chocolate if desired.