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Creamsicle Macaroons

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Photo by Simone Miller and Jennifer Robins

Macaroons that taste like creamsicles? What could be bad?! For a more traditional flavor profile, try our Coconut Macaroons.

Bubbe’s Tip

Don’t waste those yolks! Save them to make mayonnaise.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35–40 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 18 cookies

Ingredients

2 egg whites
12 ounces (340 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
1 (14-ounce [414-ml]) can full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
Zest of one orange (about 1/2 tablespoon [7 ml])
1 tablespoon (15 ml) orange juice
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Step 2

    In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until medium peaks form.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, coconut milk, honey, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and salt.

    Step 4

    Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

    Step 5

    Using a small ice cream scoop with a lever, or two spoons, drop the mixture onto a cookie sheet, about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) in each.

    Step 6

    Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges. Allow them to cool before removing from the pan.

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From The New Yiddish Kitchen © 2016 by Jennifer Robins and Simone Miller. Buy the full book from Amazon. Reprinted with permission from Page Street Publishing Co.

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