1coconutmacaroons

Coconut macaroons

  • Serves 1
  • Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins

Get crafty in the kitchen with a delicious French snack idea for your lunchbox

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup chocolate

  • 1/4 cup cream

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

  2. Mix together the 2 cups of coconut and 1/4 cup of sugar (you can use coconut sugar if you prefer).

  3. Whisk the 2 egg whites until frothy.

  4. Add the egg whites to the coconut mix and stir until combined.

  5. Scoop spoonfuls and place on a lined baking sheet (try keeping them the same size).

  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly coloured and firm.

  7. And as an optional extra, you can melt together 1/2 cup chocolate and 1/4 cup cream and then cool until spreadable then sandwich 2 macaroons together. Bon appetit! Now you can show your friends what you made! But remember, they're a sweet treat, so it should only be a sometimes snack.