Description
Delightful cherry topped coconut macaroons showcase sweet Italian tradition with elegant simplicity. Crisp exterior and tender coconut interior promise a delectable treat you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 can (14 ounces/396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large egg whites
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish Ingredients:
- 12 maraschino cherries, halved and blotted dry
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie placement.
- Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation of all ingredients.
- Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until they form soft, billowy peaks with a light texture.
- Delicately integrate the whipped egg whites into the coconut mixture, maintaining the airiness of the mixture to ensure light, fluffy macaroons.
- Carefully mound the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating uniform 1.5-inch rounds with gentle precision.
- Gently nestle a vibrant maraschino cherry into the center of each coconut mound, creating an eye-catching decoration.
- Bake the macaroons for 22-25 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a delicate toasted top that signals perfect doneness.
- Allow the macaroons to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks precisely to ensure light, airy macaroons with perfect texture.
- Select high-quality unsweetened shredded coconut for maximum flavor and authentic coconut taste.
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making macaroons soggy.
- Consider using silicone baking mats as an alternative to parchment paper for easy release and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg