Ina Garten’s Coconut Macaroons
Submitted by bmwatl on March 24, 2005 at 9:46 am

DESCRIPTION
Ina Garten's Coconut Macaroons

SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Cookies Brownies Bars

INSTRUCTIONS
These are delicious and couldn't be easier! I drizzle them with melted chocolate to finish.

14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or two teaspoons.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and serve.