Lime-in-the-Coconut Macaroons

Delightfully tropical coconut macaroons with a refreshing twist of lime zest. These light and chewy cookies feature unsweetened coconut shavings bound with egg whites and delicately sweetened.

24 servings
32 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large large egg whites
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 7 ounces unsweetened coconut shavings
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 325°F. Whisk egg whites and sugar in a large bowl just until frothy. Whisk in lime zest and salt. Add coconut and fold to coat.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture onto 2 parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake, rotating pans halfway through from top to bottom and back to front, until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets. DO AHEAD: Macaroons can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

    22 min

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