Name: Coconut, almond and apricot macaroons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1/2 cup caster sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1 3/4 cup shredded coconut; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 2 tablespoon plain flour, sifted

Coconut, almond and apricot macaroons

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Makes 24 Item

Prep

20M

Cook

20M

Total

40M

Ingredients

2 egg whites

1/2 cup caster sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 3/4 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots

2 tablespoon plain flour, sifted

Method

1.Preheat oven to 150°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2.In a small bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

3.Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and glossy. Beat in vanilla. Fold in 1½ cups coconut, almonds, apricots and flour.

4.Drop level tablespoons of mixture onto prepared trays about 4cm apart. Sprinkle remaining coconut over macaroons.

5.Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on trays. Store macaroons in an airtight container.

Make sure bowls and beaters are clean and dry to ensure maximum egg white volume.
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