Tuesday, December 7, 2010

12 Days of Cookies - Coconut Lime Macaroons


These do not taste like those macaroons you buy at the grocery store bakery.  You know the ones.  They taste of solid coconut and are almost like a Bounty Bar.  These are light and limey and delicious clouds of meringue which happen to have coconut in it.  The lime is makes these outstanding.  I don't think I'll give any of these away.  They are too delicious!

Coconut Lime Macaroons

2 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 Tbsp finely grated lime rind
2 tsp lime juice
1.  In stand mixer, beat egg whites until foamy; beat in cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
2.  Beat in sugar, 2 tbsp (30 mL) at a time, until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold in coconut, lime rind and lime juice.
3.  Drop by heaping 1 tbsp (15 mL) onto parchment paper–lined baking sheets. Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven until light golden on tops and bottoms, about 16 minutes. Let cool on pans for 10 minutes; transfer to racks and let cool completely.

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