Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

These delicious Coconut Macaroons are perfect as a tea time treat and take seconds to make and they are gluten free!

Preparation Time 05 minutes
Baking Time 12 minutes
Portions Makes 8
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
 

Coconut Macaroons Ingredients

2 Egg Whites
100 grams Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's) Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
150 grams Desiccated Coconut
1 Lime grated zest (optional)
50 grams Dark Chocolate (optional)
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How to make Coconut Macaroons

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  1. Set the oven at 180°C, 160°C fan. Gas 4 method tip
  2. Mix the egg whites, caster sugar and desiccated coconut together with a fork to make a soft paste method tip
  3. Stir in the lime zest if using.
  4. Shape into 8 small mounds on a parchment lined baking tray and bake for 12 minutes until just very lightly browned.
  5. If liked drizzle with the melted chocolate. method tip
  6. These cakes will keep for 1 week in a cake tin.
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Reviews

Read all reviews (2) | Average rating: 5 stars

"These are so easy & taste delicious."

19-09-2011 | Author: Crumbles01 | 5 stars

"Such a simple recipe but brilliant results, will definately add this to my favourites"

23-06-2012 | Author: MrsManiac | 5 stars

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