Ingredients:
- 1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (397g)
- 2 Large Egg Whites (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Pinch (about 1/8 tsp) Fine Sea Salt
- 12 ounces Shredded Sweetened Coconut (340g)
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (16g)
- 4 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips/Chunks (for optional dipping)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Do not whisk vigorously.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut and the flour using a rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated by the milk mixture. Do not overmix.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or two spoons, portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, creating small mounds about 1.5 inches wide. Space them about 1.5 inches apart.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes. The tops should be beautifully golden brown, and the bottoms slightly caramelized. Watch closely after 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the macaroons to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes (they are fragile when hot). Transfer carefully to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring well. Drizzle or dip the base of the cooled macaroons into the melted chocolate. Allow chocolate to set fully before serving.