Easy Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (14-oz.) bag sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together the flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Add the whipped egg whites to the coconut mixture and fold until combined.

5. 5

   Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, scoop out 3-tablespoon mounds of the coconut mixture and arrange them on the baking sheets, spacing each mound 1 inch apart.

6. 6

   Bake the macaroons until dark golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the macaroons from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in the microwave or a double-boiler, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the cooled macaroons with the chocolate, top with sprinkles and let set until the chocolate is firm, about 10 minutes.