Coconut Macaroons (recipe 2)
(from Heather P’s recipe box)
Crispy outside with soft middle
Can be made with Gluten Free flour for those with gluten itolerance
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 30 people
Categories: Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1 C castor sugar
- 1/2 t vanilla essence (or essence of choice)
- 2 T plain flour
- 1 1/2 C coconut
Directions
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Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
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Add half cup of sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
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Stir in remaining sugar, along with essence, flour and coconut.
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Place heaped teaspoons of mixture on paper-lined baking tray. (I use small icecream scoop for this)
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Bake at 150oC approx 15 – 20 minutes, until lightly coloured.