Doce de Leite Macaroons
“Oh my goodness! “Is what my ten year old says when he takes a bite of these “creamy, chewy coconut” delights. Many macaroons are made with sweetened condensed milk, so these just take that ingredient one more step to doce de leite (or dulce de leche).
Servings Prep Time
16pieces 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
16minutes 10minutes
Servings Prep Time
16pieces 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
16minutes 10minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees and lay parchment paper on two baking sheets.
  2. Beat two egg whites until stiff.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, mix the coconut, doce de leite, salt and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold in the egg whites.
  5. Scoop 2 tablespoon sized mounds onto baking sheets, spread 2 inches a part.
  6. Bake on center rack of the oven for 16 minutes, checking at 14 until golden.
  7. Fr an extra level of decadence, warm a few additional tablespoons of doce de leite in the microwave for 20 seconds and drizzle on top.