Put-the-Lime-in-the-Coconut Macaroons

Fresh lime zest and juice are added to coconut macaroons that are drizzled with white chocolate. Delightful! Store well covered at room temperature for 2 to 3 days, though they won't last that long!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 (4 ounce) packages white baking chocolate, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix coconut, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Beat egg whites and salt with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold into the macaroon batter until incorporated. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Step 5

Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl for 1 minute. Stir; continue cooking until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds more.

Step 6

Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate. Return to the parchment paper. Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the top. Let stand until hardened, about 10 minutes.