Pistachio Coconut Macaroons
Delightful macaroons combining sweet coconut and nutty pistachios, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 macaroons
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rosewater (optional)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir together the shredded coconut, chopped pistachios, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the egg whites until frothy in a separate bowl, then mix in the vanilla extract and rosewater, if using.
- Combine the egg whites with the coconut mixture until well mixed.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the macaroons completely on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled macaroons before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/pistachio-coconut-macaroons/