Coconut Macaroons

Name: Coconut Macaroons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 30 g caster sugar; 1/4 tsp. vanilla bean paste; 75 g desiccated coconut; 75 g dark chocolate

These naturally gluten-free, chewy treats are wonderful with a cup of tea. Make sure your chocolate is gluten-free, if needed.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 01 June 2022

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

27 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

1 large egg white
30 g caster sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla bean paste
75 g desiccated coconut
75 g dark chocolate

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan) mark 3 and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl and using a handheld electric whisk, beat the egg white until it holds stiff peaks. Gradually beat in the sugar, whisking until the meringue is thick and glossy. Beat in the vanilla.
3. Step 3Using a spoon, mix in the desiccated coconut. Scoop tbsps of the mixture on to the lined sheet, spacing slightly apart. Bake for 10-12min, or until lightly golden. Leave to cool completely on the sheet.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Set bowl aside to cool slightly.
5. Step 5Once the macaroons are cool, carefully dip the bases in the chocolate and place back on the lined sheet, chocolate down. Drizzle over some more chocolate in a zigzag pattern and chill until set. Serve.

TO STORE:

Once set, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Per serving:

Calories: 80
Protein: 1g
Total fat: 5g
Saturates: 4g
Carbs: 6g
Total sugars: 6g
Fibre: 1g

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