Coconut Macaroons (Ghanaian Style)
Chewy and sweet coconut macaroons, a popular treat in Ghana. These are naturally gluten-free and require minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded Coconut
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 large Egg Whites
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to about 165°C (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a large bowl, add the 3 cups Shredded Coconut, 1 cup Sugar, 2 large Egg Whites, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, and 1/4 teaspoon Salt.
- 3Mix everything together thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until all the ingredients are completely combined and form a sticky mixture.
- 4Drop rounded spoonfuls of the coconut mixture onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Aim for each spoonful to be about the size of a large cookie.
- 5Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. The macaroons are done when the edges look golden brown and they feel slightly firm to the touch.
- 6Allow the macaroons to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This helps them firm up before you move them.
- 7Carefully transfer the macaroons to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, they are ready to serve.
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