Holiday Baking Week: Coconut Macaroons

As I did my dad's favourite recipe yesterday (peanut brittle), I have to do my mom's favourite recipe, too. She loves all things coconut and macaroons can't serve that love any better. Plus I get bonus points with her even though they are quick and easy to bake up.

Coconut Macaroons
Yield: 30 macaroons


3 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut (5 1/3 cups)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (or coat generously with nonstick cooking spray).

In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt until frothy. With a fork, stir in coconut until moistened.

Drop mixture by packed level tablespoons onto prepared sheet (cookies will not spread). Bake until lightly golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
(Recipe from Everyday Food.)