Coconut Macaroon Gems
Coconut Macaroon Gems are soft and gooey on the inside and crisp toasted coconut on the outside - a simple to make sweet treat that's ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce sweetened flaked coconut
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk 1 can less 2 tablespoons *see notes
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- pinch salt
- 2 cups pink candy melts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Parchment Paper. Spray paper with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the coconut, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. In another bowl, using hand mixer whip the egg whites until stiff. Use a spatula to fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Drop by small cookie scoop or teaspoonful onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-13 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges and the tops of the macaroons are golden. Remove from the baking sheet and put on a rack to cool completely.
Optional Candy Coating
- Place candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the candy is melted, stirring after each heating.
- Dip bottom of each macaroon into melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. Place on parchment paper and allow candy to set before serving.
Chef Tips
A full 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk is just slightly too much for this recipe. The easy way to get the right amount is to remove 2 tablespoons of condensed milk from the can, then use what remains in the can for the recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Macaroon Gems
Serving Size
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
173
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
126
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
44
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
49
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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