Description
Delightful lemon coconut macaroons that are crunchy on the outside and chewy within, offering a refreshing zing with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, combine shredded coconut, flour, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until well mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon portions of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Let macaroons cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled macaroons (optional) before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg