Orange Cinnamon Coconut Macaroons Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened flake coconut 1 normal size bag
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 1 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Saigon Ground Cinnamon
- 3 tsp Spice Islands Orange Peel
- 1 tsp Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 egg whites
- 6 oz dark chocolate for melting
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the coconut in a medium bowl, sprinkle the cinnamon, orange peel, and salt over the coconut. Mix until completely coated and combined
2. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the coconut mixture, add the vanilla extract, mix until fully combined, set aside
3. Using beaters or the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
4. Add the beaten egg whites to the coconut mixture, stir in until completely combined and homogeneous
5. Using a medium size cookie scoop, scoop out 19 mounds, placing them on the baking sheet
6. Bake for 20 minutes or golden brown, set aside to cool
7. Chop the chocolate, microwave for 30 seconds at a time stirring in between until completely melted. Make sure the macaroons are cooled down before dipping
8. Dip the bottoms of the macaroons into the chocolate, place on the parchment lined baking sheet
9. Place in the refrigerator until set. Finish with orange zest (optional)
