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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal206
  • fat10g
  • saturates7g
  • carbs30g
  • sugars26g
  • fibre2g
  • protein2g
  • salt0.03g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff then gradually add the sugar, whisking continuously until thick and glossy. Sift in the flour, then fold into the egg whites with the coconut until completely combined.

  • step 2

    Using an 8cm pastry cutter, squash spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper or silicone plastic sheets – you may need to do this in two batches. Bake for 15-18 mins until golden around the edges and just starting to brown on top. Leave to cool, then transfer to a rack.

  • step 3

    While the macaroons are cooling, melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a pan of hot water and leave to cool slightly. Cover the smooth side with chocolate and leave to set in the fridge. The macaroons will keep in an airtight container for 2 days.

RECIPE TIPS
KNOW-HOW

Coconuts aren’t the easiest thing to crack open. Wrap them in a cloth to keep them steady, then a hefty whack with a hammer should do the trick. For a more child-friendly treat, coat these macaroons in milk or white chocolate. Or, you could make these a lot smaller and serve them with coffee at the end of a dinner party.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2007

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A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.21 ratings

MB seastar

These look delicious! Will try making them with two egg whites and 100g sugar.I am excited to se how they turn out.

Blerina Topçiu

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

I just did this recipe with dry coconut following some of the suggestions in the comments (100 gr sugar, 2 egg whites and little milk-I added 5 tbsp). They are just delicious!!! Next time I will try with three egg whites.

mckayla walker

question

How long will they keep for? Thanks

jadeelizabeth21

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

I used 2 egg whites and the mixture was crumbly, going to try 3 next time

sharonplym

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

I changed it slightly I used 4 egg whites to 200g caster sugar and 4 tbs flour and 100g desiccated coconut it made them really nice and more like a chewy in the middle mallow biscuit and very more ish I need to make some more they did not last very long in my house :)

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