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Chocolate and Orange Coconut Macaroons
Servings: 20
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried coconut, shredded or flaked
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together coconut, sugar, flour, zest, and salt. Stir in egg whites, butter, and almond extract. Fold in chocolate chips.
On parchment-lined baking sheets, place rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough approximately 2 inches apart. Gently roll the balls of dough for a more uniform shape.
Bake for 20 minutes or until they are firm to the touch and lightly browned on the bottom. Let cool before serving.
Recipe and photo submitted by Dunne, Columbia, SC.
