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Lime and coconut macaroons

Jill Dupleix

by Jill Dupleix
from Saturday Kitchen
Makes 12
Vegetarian Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

2 egg whites
100g/3½oz caster sugar
160g/5½oz desiccated coconut
1 tsp grated lime zest
1 tbsp lime juice

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/355F/Gas 4.
2. Use your hands to mulch the egg whites, sugar, coconut, lime zest and juice in a bowl until they lightly come together.
3. With wet hands, press the mixture into a flat, square shape about 1cm/0.5in high.
4. Use a small upturned liqueur glass to cut out small rounds, and place on a lightly oiled or nonstick baking tray.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the centre of the oven until very lightly golden, just touched with colour.
6. Cool the macaroons on a wire rack, and store in an airtight jar.