Lemon Macaroons
Lemon Macaroons
Ingredients
For the Lemon Macaroons
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 5 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
For the Lemon Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the shredded sweetened coconut to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until the coconut is completely coated with the liquid ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and form them into small mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 325
- 6
Once baked, remove the macaroons from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This will take approximately 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
While the macaroons are cooling, prepare the lemon icing. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled macaroons.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
The lemon macaroons are now ready to be enjoyed.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Macaroons
For the Lemon Macaroons
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 5 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
For the Lemon Icing
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the shredded sweetened coconut to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until the coconut is completely coated with the liquid ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and form them into small mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 325 - 6
Once baked, remove the macaroons from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This will take approximately 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
While the macaroons are cooling, prepare the lemon icing. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Drizzle the lemon icing over the cooled macaroons.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
The lemon macaroons are now ready to be enjoyed.