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Easy-Coconut-Macaroons
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Easy Coconut Macaroons - Indokarida

Crisp edges & a soft chewy texture on the inside. These super easy Coconut Macaroons taste sooo good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 60 grams / 2.1 oz sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 110 grams / 3.8 oz desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • a pinch of salt
  • 16 glace cherries

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix together, the coconut, cornstarch, and pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • Create a Ben Marie. Half fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Make sure the temperature reads 97°C 206.6°F on an instant-read thermometer.
    We don't want the water to boil, just simmer.
  • In a small bowl that fits the saucepan without touching the water, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Place bowl on the saucepan add the sugar and whisk constantly for 5 minutes or so until the eggs get foamy and thickened.
  • Remove from heat, and pour into the flour mixture. Add the melted butter and stir well. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 170°C / 338°F.
  • Cover your ovens tray or sheet pan with a piece of parchment paper. Using a small teaspoon, place spoonfuls of the mixture in order to create round-like cookies.
  • Place the glace cherries in the center of each and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until nice and golden on top.
  • Transfer cookies on a cooling rack to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaroon | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg