Classic Coconut Macaroons

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Classic Coconut Macaroons

We found this fantastic recipe for

Classic Coconut Macaroons at:

Free Coconut Recipes.

This recipe makes a classic style coconut macaroon cookie.

For an added treat, cooled cookies can be dipped into a chocolate glaze.

Recipe for chocolate glaze can be found at: Free Coconut Recipes.

Classic Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup honey
• 4 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, extract and salt. Stir in honey until well combined.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into coconut mixture along with cream of tartar. 
4. Scoop mixture firmly into a cookie scoop and press onto a greased cookie sheet as you drop it. (the idea is to compact the balls) 
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned. Cool cookies on baking sheet.

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