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Zesty Lemon Zest Macaroons

A pile of freshly baked, golden-brown Lemon Zest Macaroon cookies topped with bright yellow zest.
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Make these bright, tart lemon macaroons for a refreshing treat that captures sunshine in a bite. This simple recipe delivers intense citrus flavor against sweet coconut.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until it becomes foamy.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and salt to the egg white mixture. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded coconut using a spatula until all the coconut is evenly coated with the mixture. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small mounds. You can shape them slightly if you wish.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Remove the sheet from the oven and let the lemon cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a deeper lemon flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of lemon extract along with the juice.
  • If you want a slightly chewier texture, reduce the baking time by 2 minutes.
  • These citrus desserts freeze well for up to one month.

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