Toasted Coconut Macaroons with Lemon Glaze

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Chewy coconut macaroons toasted to golden perfection and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze for a bright spring treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, large egg whites into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 American cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 2 large egg whites, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
  2. Step 2: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges and tops are golden brown and toasted.
  4. Step 4: While the macaroons bake, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Remove macaroons from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the warm macaroons using a spoon or piping bag.
  6. Step 6: Let the glaze set at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

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