Coconut Macaroons
This recipe serves 24. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 153 calories, 1g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not If you have almond extract, corn syrup, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Instructions
Heat oven to 325F. Line 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
In 1-quart saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat; stir in almond extract.
In large bowl, combine sweetened coconut and 1 cup of the unsweetened coconut.
Pour sugar mixture over coconut; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed.
Add cream cheese and egg whites; beat on low speed until blended.
Place remaining 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut in shallow bowl. With moistened hands, firmly shape rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; roll in unsweetened coconut to coat.
Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.