Nana Gini’s Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons Recipe by Nana Gini

While the Woodman kids debated over whether or not certain cakes or cookies were for them or for the church they never had that problem with their mother’s coconut macaroons. They were always for the church!

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroon Ingredients

1 1⁄3 cups flaked coconut

1⁄3 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1⁄8 teaspoon salt

2 egg whites

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Coconut Macaroons

Preheat the oven to 325˚F. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour, and salt. Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto a greased baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yields 1½ dozen cookies.

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