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Coconut Macaroons

hasan

1 hr total · 25 min hands-on · Makes about 45 | Time: Bake 15-20 minutes | Oven: Moderately slow oven 160C (325F)

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs, Separated
  • Pinch Salt
  • 3/4 Cup Castor Sugar
  • 3 Cups Desiccated Coconut

Instructions

  1. 1.Beat egg whites with salt until they form soft peaks. Beat in egg yolks one at a time. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition, and beat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in coconut, mixing well.
  2. 2.Spoon tablespoons of the mixture on to oven trays lined with baking parchment or aluminium foil. Allow room for spreading.
  3. 3.Bake in a moderately slow oven 160C (325F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on trays.

Notes

From newspaper clipping 'Teen Pot - A barrel of biscuits'.