These super easy, super delicious snacks are a fun baking activity to do with the kids using just a few cupboard items. They can also be used as gluten free tarts cases and are super delicious with a dark chocolate ganache and some berries!
Coconut Macaroons that are also Gluten-Free Tarts

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BY YASMINE IDRISS
These super easy, super delicious snacks are a fun baking activity to do with the kids using just a few cupboard items. They can also be used as gluten free tarts cases and are super delicious with a dark chocolate ganache and some berries!
Ingredients
- 400 grs desiccated coconut
- 395 grs sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
- 1)
Preheat oven to 165C.
- 2)
Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
- 3)
In a large bowl, and using your hands, mix the condensed milk with the desiccated coconut and the vanilla, making sure to coat all the coconut with the sweet milk.
- 4)
Place the egg whites and the salt in a separate bowl, making sure it’s free from any trace of grease. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- 5)
Fold the egg whites into the coconut mix.
- 6)
Using 2 small spoons or your hands, form small mounds or macaroons, and place on the baking tray. Keep some space between although they’re not going to puff a lot.
- 7)
Bake for 20-25min until light golden and crunchy.
- 8)
Cool on a cooling rack and store in an airtight container once completely cool.
Notes
Adapted from Once upon a Chef