Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

• 3 eggwhites, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups caster sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the eggwhites in a bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until soft peaks form.
2. Add the sugar, 1/2 a cup at a time, beating continually, until the mixture becomes stiff and glossy. Add vanilla extract and fold through with a spatula.
3. Add the coconut, 1/2 a cup at a time, and gently fold through with a spatula until evenly distributed, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
4. Place spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking tray lined with greased baking paper. For classic French-style macaroons, use a piping bag.
5. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the macaroons are lightly browned. Remove from the baking paper immediately and cool on wire racks before serving.