Easy Coconut Macaroons
These easy homemade Coconut Macaroons are so simple to make and taste delicious! This Coconut Macaroon recipe has only 6 ingredients, making it the easiest gluten-free dessert! Plus, a step-by-step video below!
Servings: 2 -3 Dozen
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- a dash of salt, around 1/8-1/4 tsp
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups sweetened coconut, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add egg whites, sugar, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
- With a hand mixer, beat egg white mixture until thick and frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add coconut to egg white mixture, and stir until combined.
- With a small cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop the macaroons into 1" balls. Place on the baking sheet, about 1-2" apart.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown.
- Enjoy!