Ina’s Coconut Macaroons

INGREDIENTS

• 14ounces sweetened flaked coconut
• 14ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2extra large egg whites, at room temperature
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.

Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks.

Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool on wire racks.