Description
Coconut Macaron Cookie Nests are delightful little treats that combine a crisp exterior with a chewy coconut center, making them perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking until glossy stiff peaks develop.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract without deflating the egg whites.
- Scoop mounds of batter onto the prepared sheets, forming nests about an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers remain chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie nest (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg