Macaroons are like cookies, they are light and baked. This is a classic version made with shredded coconut. Its simple to make and everyone from kids to grownups likes them a lot. Macaroons can be made in many variations using nuts, almonds, and many more ingredients.
Egg whites | 4 | |
Cream of tartar | 1 Pinch ((If Not Using A Copper Bowl)) | |
Sugar | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
Shredded coconut | 12 Ounce ((4 Cups / 1 Package)) |
1.Preheat oven to 200º F.
2.Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
3.In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment; beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar for about 5 minutes until medium peaks are reached.
4.Gradually add sugar and continue to beat for 2 minutes until stiff peaks formed.
5.Add coconut into the egg whites.
6.Into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2” tip, spoon the mixture.
7.Pipe rounds onto prepared pans 2” round and 1” high.
8.Bake for about 3 hours, until they feel hard and dry to the touch; ff they start browning too quickly, reduce oven temp.
9.Let them cool on a rack, and store in an airtight container.
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Serving size Complete recipe
Calories 1842Calories from Fat 955
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 114 g175.4%
Saturated Fat 101 g505%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 260 mg10.83%
Total Carbohydrates 203 g67.7%
Dietary Fiber 30 g120%
Sugars 171 g
Protein 24 g48%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet