LIME & GIN COCONUT MACAROONS

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I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the crown! -Milissa Kirkpatrick, Angel Fire, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons gin
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In another bowl, toss coconut with flour; stir in egg white mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until tops are light brown, 15-18 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Dip bottoms of macaroons into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Hustina Bhandari
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These macaroons are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Alemayehu Reta
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I would definitely recommend these macaroons to anyone who loves coconut and lime.


Shahzaib Shahzaib
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These macaroons are the perfect gift for a friend or family member.


Yanis Mahamdi
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I'm not a big fan of gin, but I still really enjoyed these macaroons.


SAMEER MAJEED
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I would love to try these macaroons, but I'm allergic to coconut.


Isaac Lymon
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These macaroons are a bit pricey, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Agent DARK
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I love the packaging of these macaroons. It makes them look like they're from a bakery.


aleissa Scott
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These macaroons are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and they're not too small.


Shanti Lama
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I love the presentation of these macaroons. They look so elegant.


Muhammad Bello Tanja
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These macaroons are really time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Ted Mead
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroons turned out really crumbly.


Yasir Toqeer
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my macaroons didn't turn out as expected. They were too dry.


George Silver
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These macaroons are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


vipraju Sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really liked these macaroons. The lime and gin flavors really balance out the coconut.


shaunnet dememar
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These macaroons are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They're also really easy to make.


Alayna Mcdonald
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I love the unique flavor of these macaroons. The lime and gin give them a really refreshing taste.


Surendra Sah
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These macaroons are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Nar Zwan
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


NOLBADE
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These macaroons were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of lime, gin, and coconut.