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coconut meringue cookies

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Danielle White
@sarcastickle
Riverside, CA

This recipe came from my mother. She would bake them when I was growing up and they have been my all time favorites for as long as I can remember. These are a light, flavorful treat that's great anytime of the year. Please let me know how you like them.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For coconut meringue cookies

  • 1/2 c
    egg whites (from aprox. 3 lg. eggs)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 c
    white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    coconut, unsweetened

How To Make coconut meringue cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325*
  • 2
    Whip egg whites, sugar and salt to a soft peak.
  • 3
    Add vanilla and continue beating to stiff peak.
  • 4
    Fold in coconut.
  • 5
    Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Bake until to a light pinkish brown.(Yes, they will actually have a pink hue.)Aprox. 10-12 minutes. As each oven heats differently, check at 8 minutes and again at 2 minute intervals. Do not over bake!
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