Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

from tasteofhome.com
Desserts
30 min
83 kcal / serving

These crunchy, golden and chewy coconut macaroons are ideal for their simplicity and texture, and you can have this treat on the table in 30 minutes or less.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupssweetened shredded coconut
  • ¾ cupall-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 canfat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoonsalmond extract

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, toss the coconut, flour and salt. Stir in the milk and almond extract until blended. The mixture should be thick and sticky. Editor's Tip: If you have a stand or hand mixer, now's the time to use it. But if you don't have one, mixing by hand is fine.

  2. 2

    Drop the batter by level tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Editor's Tip: Prevent sticking by wetting your hands before shaping the batter.

  3. 3

    Bake at 300°F until just golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool for two minutes before removing from the pans to wire racks.