Description
Soft, chewy Coconut Almond Ricotta Macaroons with a tropical twist. Sweet coconut, nutty almond flour, and creamy ricotta make these the perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix coconut, almond flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add ricotta, honey, vanilla, and almond extract, stirring well.
4. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
5. Fold egg whites into coconut mixture.
6. Scoop onto baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use full-fat ricotta for best results.
Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg