Coconut Macaroons
Recipe from Family Circle

These low-fat, low-calorie coconut cookies are dipped in melted bittersweet chocolate for a yummy kid-favorite treat. This recipe is great for Christmas or any other occasion.


Coconut Macaroons

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Servings: 2-1/2 dozen macaroons
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 24 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 3  cups
    shredded coconut
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  • 1-1/2  tablespoons
    cornstarch
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  • 3/4  cup
    sugar
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  • 3 
    egg whites
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    vanilla extract
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  • 4  ounces
    bittersweet chocolate, broken up (optional)
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.
Place coconut, cornstarch, sugar, egg whites and extract in a heatproof bowl and mix well.
3.
Set the bowl over a pot of boiling water (or use a double boiler). Heat, stirring until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and set aside, about 4 minutes.
4.
Scoop out macaroons, about a scant tablespoonful, and place on ungreased baking sheet.
5.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden but still soft and chewy. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
6.
If dipping: Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH power for 1 minute. Stir until smooth, microwaving in additional 15 second increments if needed. Then, dip bottoms of cookies in chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Place on a waxed-paper lined baking sheet in refrigerator to set.
Nutrition information
Calories 94, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 32 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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