Classic Coconut Macaroons
Servings: 12 Macaroons
Ingredients
- 1 C sweetened coconut flakes
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1.5 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients well. Using a cookie scoop, place 12 cookies onto the lined baking sheet. Scoop loosely, don't compact the mixture or the edges won't get toasty.
- Turn the temperature down to 325° and place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If you want to add chocolate to the bottoms of the macaroons, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring each time. Or, you can melt the chocolate in a double broiler.Pour the melted chocolate onto a plate, or small bowl, and dip the bottoms to coat. Or you can drizzle the melted chocolate on top for a bakery-style finish.Place on a cool plate until set.