Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

• 1 bag sweetened flaked coconut (14 oz) this is slightly more than 5 and ½ cups coconut 
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz) you will leave about 2 tbsp in the can
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit. 
2. Combine the entire can of sweetened condensed milk (leave about 2 tablespoons in the can) with coconut. Stir to combine. Add in vanilla and stir to combine. Set aside.
3. Next, in a separate bowl combine egg whites with salt and beat until soft peaks form.
4. Gently fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
5. Then scoop or spoon mixture, about two tablespoons, onto baking sheets that are covered with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. 
6. Finally, bake for approximately 25 minutes or until starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven, then immediately remove cookies from baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

This article and recipe adapted from this site!