Chewy Orange Macaroons

this uses the whole egg, and is not your regular cookie. It is soft and chewy inside and crispy outside,

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 2⁄3 cup white sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon  grated orange zest
• 2 1⁄2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut

Directions

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In your mixer bowl and using the whip beater ( balloon whisk).
4. beat the whole egg until thick and light.
5. Add in the sugar gradually a little at a time.
6. Add the vanilla and orange zest.
7. Beat until thick light and fluffy.
8. Remove bowl, and fold in the coconut.
9. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls onto the parchment making high mounds, and space about 1 1/2 inches apart.
10. Bake 15 minutes.
11. Turn off heat.
12. Leave in the oven for 10 more minutes, letting them dry more.
13. Remove and let completely cool.
14. Store in a tin container airtight.