Easy Coconut Macaroons

Simple to make coconut macaroons, soft, chewy and full of coconut flavor. Plus lighter and healthier than most cookies! These are a great addition to your holiday cookie plates!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 2 2/3 Cups flaked coconut
  • 4 Tbs all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 Cup sugar
  • 1/4 Tsp salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut, flour, sugar and salt. Stir in egg whites and vanilla (NO NEED to fluff egg whites BEFORE adding into the mixture). Mix well.
  3. Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded batter onto greased baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Cool on wire rack and enjoy!

Notes:

  1. You could dip these in chocolate or add a bit of citrus zest to the batter, too.