Coconut and Lime Macaroons

Crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey in the center. The zesty lime topping contrasts wonderfully with sweet coconut.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12-14 macaroons

Ingredients

• 4  large  egg whites
• 3  cups coconut, dried sweetened shredded
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1  lime, grated rind of
• 3 -4  teaspoons lime juice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Putt the egg whites, dried coconut, sugar, vanilla extract and flour in al arge heavy pan. Mix well.
3. Place over a low heat and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly to make sure it does not stick. When the mixture becomes the consistency of thick oatmeal, remove from the heat.
4. Place spoonfuls of the mixture in rocky piles on the lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-13 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on the baking sheets.
5. To make the topping put the confectioners sugar and lime rind into a bowl and add enough lime juice to give a thick pouring consistency. Place a spoonful of icing on each macaroon and allow it to drip down the sides.