Coconut Macaroons With Mini Chocolate Chips

Name: Coconut Macaroons With Mini Chocolate Chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 Cookies, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup egg white (5 large); 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 10 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (Baker's); 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1/3 cup miniature chocolate chip (optional)

Submitted by Lyssie71

"Found this recipe on Skinnytaste.com. They are really, REALLY good. Has your traditional ingredients, but not made your traditional way! They can be made with or without the chocolate chips."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 24 Cookies
Serves:: 12

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup egg white (5 large)
²⁄₃ cup granulated sugar
10 ounces sweetened flaked coconut (Baker's)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon almond extract
¹⁄₄ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
¹⁄₃ cup miniature chocolate chip (optional)

directions

In a heavy saucepan combine egg whites, salt, sugar and coconut flakes and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until all the ingredients combine together, about 12-15 minutes. The mixture should be sticky and moist, not dry.
Remove from heat and stir in the almond and vanilla extracts.
Set aside on a dish and let it cool in the refrigerator about 30 minutes.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Preheat the oven to 300°.
Using a tablespoon, scoop tightly packed tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet covered with a silpat or parchment paper.
Bake 27-30 minutes or until golden.