Coconut Macaroons
Chewy, golden brown coconut macaroons made with just 5 simple ingredients. A quick, sweet treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture until just combined.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until tops are golden and edges are crisp.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
Make sure not to overbake or they’ll lose their chewy centers. Store fully cooled to prevent sogginess.