Going Coconuts

I am an avid admirer of Baking Bites. Her stuff always looks so good & she has so much variety on her blog. This morning I saw an entry for coconut macaroons & really wanted to give it a try since I really like coconuts. I used unsweetened coconut flakes and reduced the amount of sugar...next time I think I will add a little more sweetness. My macaroons ended up being a little on the dry side probably because I used unsweetened flaked coconuts, since that's what I had. Some fat or oil such as, coconut oil, coconut milk, condense milk or organic corn syrup, would be a wise addition. These are pretty simple when craving an easy-chewy-densely packed coconut snack.

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Coconut Macaroons
2 cups flaked coconut
1/3 cup sugar (increase a tad)
1 large egg white
1/8 tsp salt
1 + 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 small lime, zest (optional)
melted chocolate, drizzling (optional)

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Pulse coconut in food processor & pulse till finely chopped (not into coconut flour, but small rice-sized bits).
• In a large bowl, whisk together egg white, sugar & salt until smooth. Whisk in cornstarch, extract & zest.
• Stir in coconut & make sure to combine evenly.
• Drop by rounded tablespoon using a cookie dough scooper.
• Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown on top & bottom.
• Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes & transfer to cooling rack.
• Makes about 15.
  
• Melt chocolate & drizzle to decorate. Refrigerate & allow chocolate to set. (These taste yummy straight from the fridge.)