Pina Colada Macaroons
These chewy, pineapple studded treats will be a hit on any cookie tray.
- Prep time: 20 min
- Makes: about 40 macaroons
- Cook time: 14 min
Nutritional Information
1 cookie
- Calories 120
- Saturated Fat 7 g
- Fat 8 g
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Carbohydrates 10 g
- Protein 2 g
- Sodium 35 mg
- Potassium* 75 mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp / 1 ml
- salt
- 1/3 cup / 75 ml
- Naturegg Simply Egg Whites, well shaken
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml
- rum or vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup / 175 ml
- finely chopped dried pineapple
- 1 can / 300 ml
- sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cup / 1.5 l
- unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Stir coconut with condensed milk, pineapple and extract in a large bowl until well combined.
Whip egg whites with salt in separate bowl until firm peaks form. Fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
Use hands to shape generous tablespoonfuls of batter into mounds on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies are set. Cool completely.
Tips
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
For an indulgent touch, dip bottoms of macaroons into a mixture of 1 cup (250 mL) dark chocolate chips combined with 1 tsp (5 mL) coconut oil, melted in bowl set over simmering water.
You can find shredded, unsweetened coconut and dried pineapple at most bulk food stores.
Naturegg Simply Egg Whites
Made from 100% pure egg whites. We mean simple.
Learn MoreTips: Whipping
When adding sugar to egg whites begin after the whites are foamy and then add 1 tablespoon at a time, beating as you slowly sprinkle the sugar in. Check to be sure that sugar is dissolved by rubbing a bit of beaten white between your thumb and forefinger. It should feel smooth.