How To: Make Gluten-Free Macaroons

Things you'll need

• parchment paper
• baking sheet
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups sweetened coconut
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2 Separate four egg whites into a large bowl.

Step 3 Beat egg whites with 1/2 tsp salt until stiff peaks form with a mixer.

Step 4 Gently beat in 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until dissolved.

Step 5 Fold in the coconut and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.

Step 6 Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7 Drop batter in 1-inch diameter circles onto parchment paper.

Step 8 Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Warnings

• The macaroons are going to be stuck to the parchment paper until they cool - don't try to pull them off before they're cooled completely or they'll fall apart.