Description
Sweet coconut cookies embrace tropical flavors with delicate, crisp edges and rich, buttery centers. Bakers seeking coastal comfort and simple elegance will find pure delight in each delectable, coconut-infused bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- ¾ cup corn flake crumbs (from about 2 cups crushed cornflakes)
Binding Ingredients:
- 3 large egg whites
Sweetening and Stabilizing Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 325°F and lining two sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- Create a pristine base by whisking egg whites and cream of tartar in a spotless mixing bowl using an electric mixer until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Gradually introduce sugar while continuously beating, incorporating one spoonful at a time until the mixture transforms into glossy, stiff peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately incorporate coconut flakes and cornflake crumbs into the meringue-like mixture, using a gentle folding technique to maintain the airy texture without deflating the whipped whites.
- Carefully distribute spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring approximately one-inch spacing between each cookie to allow for proper spreading and even baking.
- Place the sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes, watching for the edges to turn a delicate golden hue, indicating perfect caramelization.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, which helps them set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and crisp texture development.
Notes
- Use room temperature egg whites for better volume and stability when whipping, ensuring a fluffier cookie texture.
- Avoid any oil or grease in the mixing bowl, as it can prevent egg whites from forming stiff peaks properly.
- Consider toasting coconut flakes beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cornflake crumbs with gluten-free rice cereal
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical Cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg