Plain Macaroons

Name: Plain Macaroons
Yield: Makes 20
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut; 2 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Unsweetened coconut, available in health-food stores, is essential to these chewy cookies.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, April 1995

Makes 20

Yield

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, egg whites, vanilla, and salt. Use your hands to mix well, completely combining ingredients.
2. Dampen hands with cold water. Form 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into a loose haystack shape, and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing macaroons about 1 inch apart.
3. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven to a wire rack, and let macaroons cool slightly on baking sheet. These are best served warm from the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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MS12188262

21 DEC, 2018

I added one extra egg white, as they looked a little crumbly, and they held together really well. Entertaining a group with a person who is gluten and dairy free. These were a perfect solution and delicious!
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kellyksherwood

19 DEC, 2016

Came out perfectly. Very delicious!
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Lindsay Rainwater

24 JUN, 2013

I followed the recipe word for word, but when I baked them they did not hold their shape!
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hdink

28 MAR, 2010

I've made these every Passover for 15 years and everyone always says they look forward to them. Easy and delicious.
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danafrap

28 MAR, 2010

I couldn't find unsweetened so I made them with sweetened coconut. I didn't change the amount of sugar either and I still think they came out delicious -- not overly sweet.
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sargre

9 DEC, 2008

does anyone know if these can be frozen for a week or so? I'm trying to get as much christmas baking done in advance as possible.
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sargre

9 DEC, 2008

does anyone know if these can be frozen for a week or so? I'm trying to get as much christmas baking done in advance as possible.
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sargre

9 DEC, 2008

does anyone know if these can be frozen for a week or so? I'm trying to get as much christmas baking done in advance as possible.
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sargre

9 DEC, 2008

does anyone know if these can be frozen for a week or so? I'm trying to get as much christmas baking done in advance as possible.
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Rhapsodomancy

20 JUN, 2008

You better believe that unsweetened shredded coconut is only available at health food stores. Trader Joe's doesn't have any but Whole Foods does. This is a really quick and easy recipe--yummy, too!
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