Coconut Macaroon Bites Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Coconut Macaroon Bites are a delightful treat that combines sweetened coconut with a chewy texture, making them an ideal snacks recipe for any occasion. These bite-sized morsels are simple to prepare and require minimal ingredients.

This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and can be enjoyed as a dessert or a quick snack. With just a few steps, you can create these delicious bites that are sure to please coconut lovers.

Easy Coconut Macaroon Bites Recipe

These Coconut Macaroon Bites are made with shredded coconut, egg whites, and sugar, baked until golden brown. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 bites.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips for dipping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Form Bites: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small mounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool: Remove from the oven and let the macaroons cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Chocolate Dip: If desired, melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Dip the cooled macaroons halfway into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper to set.