Coconut Macaroons

By sandiB2010

These low-fat, low-calorie coconut cookies are dipped in melted bittersweet chocolate for a yummy kid-favorite treat. This recipe is great for Christmas or any other occasion.

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded coconut see savings
• 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch see savings
• 3/4 cup sugar see savings
• 3 egg whites see savings
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract see savings
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken up (optional) see savings

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Place coconut, cornstarch, sugar, egg whites and extract in a heatproof bowl and mix well.

3. Set the bowl over a pot of boiling water (or use a double boiler). Heat, stirring until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and set aside, about 4 minutes. 4. Scoop out macaroons, about a scant tablespoonful, and place on ungreased baking sheet. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden but still soft and chewy. Remove to a wire rack to cool. 6. If dipping: Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH power for 1 minute. Stir until smooth, microwaving in additional 15 second increments if needed. Then, dip bottoms of cookies in chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Place on a waxed-paper lined baking sheet in refrigerator to set.