Soft and chewy inside, crisp and golden outsidethese are the perfect coconut macaroons.
This recipe requires just six easy-to-find ingredients and only 10 minutes of active preparation time.
Learn how to make coconut macaroons.
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They’re great for Passover meals or other holiday celebrations.
What’s the Difference Between a Coconut Macaroon and a Macaron?
Althoughmacaroonand macaron sound alike, these are two very different cookies.
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AFrench macaronis a sandwich cookie with a meringue base, typically tinted in hues every color of the rainbow.
Here’s a brief guide:
Why Do My Coconut Macaroons Fall Apart?
If you find your cookies are pooling, reduce the liquid as a ratio to the coconut.
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And be careful not to overmix the whites when folding them into the coconut mixture.
How To Store Coconut Macaroons
Coconut macaroons may be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature.
They will last longer if stored in the fridge.
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Are Coconut Macaroons Kosher for Passover?
With just a few ingredients like coconut and eggs, most all coconut macaroon recipes can be made kosher.
Ingredients
1(14-oz.)
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pkg.sweetened flaked coconut(4 cups)
2/3cupsweetened condensed milk(from 1 [14-oz.]
Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Finish dough:
Carefully fold half of the whipped egg whites into coconut mixture to lighten.
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Fold remaining egg whites in until just combined.
Scoop cookies:
Scoop mixture by tablespoonfuls about 1/2 inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.
Remove from oven, and cool completely on baking sheet set over a wire rack, about 20 minutes.
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