Description
Delightfully sweet and crunchy, these Austrian Coconut Meringue Cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For added flavor, consider dipping the bottoms in chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg