Pina Colada Macaroons
These chewy, pineapple studded treats will be a hit on any cookie tray.
- Prep time: 20 min
- Makes: about 40 macaroons
- Cook time: 14 min
Nutritional Information
1 cookie
- Calories.120
- Fat.8 g
- Saturated Fat.7 g
- Cholesterol.5 mg
- Carbohydrates.10 g
- Protein.2 g
- Sodium.35 mg
- Potassium*.75 mg
Ingredients
| 6 cup / 1.5 l | unsweetened shredded coconut |
| 1 can / 300 ml | sweetened condensed milk |
| 3/4 cup / 175 ml | finely chopped dried pineapple |
| 1 tbsp / 15 ml | rum or vanilla extract |
| 1/3 cup / 75 ml | Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken |
| 1/4 tsp / 1 ml | salt |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Stir coconut with condensed milk, pineapple and extract in a large bowl until well combined.
Whip egg whites with salt in separate bowl until firm peaks form. Fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
Use hands to shape generous tablespoonfuls of batter into mounds on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies are set. Cool completely.
Tips
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
For an indulgent touch, dip bottoms of macaroons into a mixture of 1 cup (250 mL) dark chocolate chips combined with 1 tsp (5 mL) coconut oil, melted in bowl set over simmering water.
You can find shredded, unsweetened coconut and dried pineapple at most bulk food stores.
Naturegg Simply Egg Whites
Made from 100% pure egg whites. We mean simple.
Learn MoreTips: Whipping
To make folding egg white mixtures easier; whisk a small dollop of whipped egg whites into whatever your mixture is first to lighten it, then add the rest.