Coquitos caseros

Ingredientes

• 14 ounces Sweetened shredded coconut
• 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large Egg whites (Whipped)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (Melted)
• 1 teaspoon Butter or coconut oil (For smoothing melted chocolate)

Preparación

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   --- How to Make Homemade Coconut Macaroons ---

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   Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Mix coconut: In a large bowl, stir sweetened shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk until glossy and fully coated.

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   Beat egg whites: In another bowl, whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, about 2–3 minutes.

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   Fold gently: Add whipped egg whites to the coconut mixture and fold with a spatula until just combined.

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   Scoop mounds: Drop 1½-inch mounds onto the prepared sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.

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   Bake until golden: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until edges turn deep golden brown.

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   Cool completely: Let macaroons rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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   Melt chocolate: Gently melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with a teaspoon of butter over a double boiler or in the microwave.

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    Dip or drizzle: Dip cooled macaroons into melted chocolate, or drizzle tops decoratively; let them set for about 10 minutes.

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    Serve & enjoy: Arrange and savor these golden-topped treats with coffee or tea.