Almond Coconut Macaroons
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
Description
Macaroon cookies are one of the easiest desserts to make at home and they’re ready in under half an hour.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) raw almonds, finely chopped or slivered
- 2 large egg whites
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) fine brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a cookie/baking tray and keep aside
- Toast the coconut and almonds in a non-stick pan for 5-6 minutes, till they turn golden brown. Cool to room temperature.
- Whisk the egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and salt until the whites and sugar are combined and the mixture turns frothy. Mix the coconut and almonds into the egg white mixture and stir well till the coconut soaks in most of the moisture and forms a thick batter. Shape the macaroons with your hands or a spoon and line them up on the baking tray, approx 1 inch apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe call for toasting the coconut and almonds before baking?
Step 2 instructs you to toast the shredded coconut and chopped almonds in a non-stick pan for 5–6 minutes until golden brown, then cool them to room temperature before mixing. Toasting deepens the nutty flavor and removes excess moisture so the macaroons bake up with a better texture — not chewy or damp.
How do I know when the macaroons are done, and can I adjust their texture?
Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until golden. The shorter end of the range yields a slightly softer center; the longer end produces a crisper, more golden cookie. Cool them completely on a wire rack before eating — they firm up as they cool.
