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Coconut Macaroons

Posted 5 May, 2010 in Biscuits, Dessert [ 2 Comments ]

This recipe for Coconut Macaroons is a result of trying to use up leftover egg whites. I pay a premium for organic free range eggs, and I hate to think of throwing any of it out. Macaroons are generally sweetened with sugar or some sort, but I chose to omit it completely in this recipe to let the flavor of the coconut come through.

As it isn’t very sweet on its own, you can dip it in chocolate or crumble it on other sweeter foods. I like it plain or sprinkled with just a little bit of cinnamon. I’m still amazed at how my taste buds have adjusted since reducing my carbohydrate intake as I find these coconut macaroons just sweet enough without any added sugar.

This recipe is part of Real Food Wednesdays.

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Coconut Macaroons

2 egg whites
1 cup desiccated unsweetened coconut
1/8 tsp salt

  1. Whip egg whites with salt until a stiff peak forms.
  2. Fold in the coconut.
  3. Bake at 150° C for 30 minutes on buttered baking paper.
  4. Lower heat to 100°C and bake for another hour.
  5. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.