Coconut Macaroons: Cookie Jar Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Sweetened coconut | 3 Cup (48 tbs), shredded | |
| Almond extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Egg whites | 2 , beaten (Stiffly beaten) | |
| Cream of tartar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (60% chocolate chips) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2459 Calories from Fat 1040
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 123 g189%
Saturated Fat 89.8 g449.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 52 mg17.3%
Sodium 2124.5 mg88.5%
Total Carbohydrates 284 g94.5%
Dietary Fiber 10.1 g40.5%
Sugars 230.7 g
Protein 70 g139.7%
Vitamin A 8.2% Vitamin C 9.3%
Calcium 50.5% Iron 27.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, almond extract, and salt. Mix in condensed milkto form a thick paste. Set aside.
3. Beat egg whites & cream of tartar to stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
4. Drop onto parchment lined cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart and bake for about 15minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5. While the cookies are cooling, In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate in 30 second bursts (15 seconds towards to end) until the chocolate is smooth. Use a dinner fork to drizzle chocolate on cookies.
6. Slide a cooled cookie sheet under the parchment and refrigerate the cookies for 15-20 minutes, until chocolate is set.
SERVING:
7. Serve after they are completely set with your choice of beverages and enjoy!
Chef
