LEMONY COCONUT MACAROONS

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These chewy gems have refreshing lemon flavor. They freeze well and thaw easily in the fridge, so you can cure a craving anytime. -Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large egg whites, room temperature
Dash cream of tartar
Dash salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 packages (7 ounces each) sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat milk and lemon juice on high speed until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, baking powder and coconut. Fold in egg whites., Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tauqeer Ahmed
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These macaroons were a bit dry, but they still had a good flavor. I think I might have overbaked them, so I will try again with a shorter baking time next time.


Gaming DJ Anik
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These macaroons were easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was perfect and the texture was chewy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Zanele Ntozakhe
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These macaroons were very good! The flavor was perfect and the texture was chewy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Omar Ahmad
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These macaroons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would definitely make them again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Jackie Bermejo
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These macaroons were very good! I loved the unique flavor and the delicate texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Young BB Oriyomi
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These macaroons were a bit dry, but they still had a good flavor. I think I might have overbaked them, so I will try again with a shorter baking time next time.


Motlalepula Mashilo
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These macaroons were easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was perfect and the texture was chewy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Theresa Chanda
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These macaroons were very good! The flavor was great and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make them again.


Keumawat Nikita
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These macaroons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would definitely make them again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Zingu Aku
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These macaroons were delicious! I loved the combination of lemon and coconut. They were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


IKERl Ifesinachi
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These were the best macaroons I've ever had! The flavor was amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shavaughne Laidley
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These macaroons were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overbaked them, so I will try again with a shorter baking time next time.


Alwande Mkhize
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these macaroons were surprisingly good! The lemon flavor really balanced out the coconut and made them very enjoyable. I would definitely make these again.


Hossain Zareiyan
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These macaroons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, they were very good. The texture was perfect and the flavor was well-balanced.


Haji
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These macaroons were easy to make and turned out perfectly! The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


BANGLADESH TOP 1
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I made these macaroons for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the delicate texture. I will definitely be making these again for future gatherings.


IBNEA REMON DHONY
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These macaroons were a delightful treat! The combination of lemon and coconut was perfectly balanced, and the texture was chewy and moist. I loved the addition of the white chocolate chips, which added a touch of sweetness and creaminess. Overall, th