Pongaroons Macaroon Cookies Recipe

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Mix together the coconut, condensed milk, and almond extract, keeping the coconut as fluffy as possible.

4. 4

   Whisk the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.

5. 5

   Fold the egg whites into coconut mixture.

6. 6

   Using a soup spoon, scoop the macaroon batter into mounds or balls about the size of a Ping-Pong ball.

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   Place about 1 inch apart on the parchment-lined cookie sheet.

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   THE MACAROON BATTER SHOULD BE HANDLED VERY GENTLY.

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   Do not squeeze the batter.

10. 10

    If your fingers become sticky from sliding the batter off the spoon, dip them in cold water.

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    Bake the macaroons until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

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    Allow the macaroons to cool a bit before removing them, but don t let them sit too long or they will glue themselves to the parchment.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.