Fluffy meringue and coconut are drizzled with a bit of chocolate if you desire. The perfect classic macaroons chocolate coconut cookie with around 70 calories per cookie!
¾cupegg whites**see notes for egg free substitution
2tablespoonssugar**see notes for substitutions
3 ¼ cup coconut flakes
1tablespoonflour
½cup chocolate chips, melted optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites or vegan meringue powder mixture, and sugar on medium speed until egg whites are still and mixture is fluffy (this will take several minutes of mixing).
Turn off mixer, fold in the flour and coconut flakes. Drop dough onto the parchment paper. (Cookies should be approximately two tablespoons of dough).
Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until cookies are nicely browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Optional: Melt chocolate chips and spoon or drizzle on top of each cookie. Top with nuts if desired. Allow chocolate to set prior to eating.
Notes
See notes in blog post for substitutions and storage information