COCONUT MACAROONS

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Almond extract boosts the coconut flavor of these streamlined macaroon cookies. Make them-dipped in chocolate or not-for your next holiday cookie swap.

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

Refined coconut oil, melted, or neutral oil for preparing baking sheet
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
Special Equipment: Parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly brush a baking sheet with oil, then line with parchment and brush the parchment with more oil.
  • Whisk together 1 large egg white, 1 tbsp. sugar, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, ⅛ tsp. almond extract, and a pinch of salt until combined, then stir in ¾ cup coconut. Divide coconut mixture into fourths and drop in 4 mounds (about 2 inches apart) onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until tops are pale golden in spots, 15 to 20 minutes, then carefully lift foil with cookies from baking sheet and transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Peel macaroons from parchment.

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