Coconut Macarons

Yummy dessert for kids and the family and good for parties and other occasions.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 2 dozen macaroons

Ingredients

• 3  cups  shredded coconut
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3  egg whites
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4  ounces  milk chocolate or 4  ounces white chocolate, broken up

Directions

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 in chocolate: 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 parchment or waxed paper lined baking sheet in refrigerator to set.
7. Enjoy your dessert or snack!