Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Makes 2 dozen.

Autumn berries and lemon unite to create a mouthwatering, citrusy, coconut macaroon.

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Ingredients

>> 14 oz sweetened shredded coconut (2 packages)
>> 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can) + 2 tbsp
>> 1 cup autumn berries crushed
>> 3 tbsp lemon zest
>> 5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
>> 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
>> 2 egg whites, room temperature
>> 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

2. Crush autumn berries. Combine the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, crushed autumn berries, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, add the egg whites and salt and whip on high speed until they reach stiff peaks.

4. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

5. Drop rounded tablespoons of the coconut mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake 25 minutes,or until lightly brown. Allow to cool.

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Recipe Category: Desserts and Snacks